The guiding light of our lives
Our teacher, friend and counsellor
An enricher of lives
Your teachings,
A confidence for us all.

Your patience to foolishness
Your unfailing love without limit,
Giving comfort and encouragement,
Yet a disciplinarian at wrong doings.

Gift to the world
The strength of our lives
Your courageous heart,
A willer of strength for all generations.

Your unending sacrifice,
When all others are forsaking.
Your lessons taught through stories,
Giving future disciplines to many.

Your arms are always open,
When we need a hug.
Your shoulders,
Our ultimate cry-on buddy.

You witnessed our first breath
You witnessed our first walk
The illuminating lights of our lives
A loving heart,
Giving families your undying love.

Wonderful creation of God
You cry when we cry
You laugh when we laugh
You eat when we eat

A bearer of pain,
Yet masking it with smiles.
The holder of the home
The pillar for marriages

Your forever strong love
Our chauffeur
Our chef
Our forever playmate

You  love us nonetheless
You make the sun shine on a cloudy day
Our care giver
Our nurturer

A heart filled with care
Our male when we are lost
Tissue for our tears
Out umbrella during the rain
Our personal nurse when it hurts
Our fighter against all odds
Our guide during rough times
Your leadership,
A leading to the right paths.

You discipline with your right hand,
Yet drawing us closer with your left hand.
Our soul survivor,
Giving us life when it matters.

Queen of our hearts
Empress of our kingdoms
We cherish you,
As we spread your doings all over the world.

Written by Tosan Oluwakemi Thompson