I'm pretty sure the word is underated Too frequently used, that we forget to attach a meaning while saying it. The sole proprietors of sentiments The quintessence of woman-hood. The utter embodiment of love. The spitting images of all things "care" And the place where all happiness are fulfilled. The ones who sat and washed our infant heads, from infancy to adults, they still wash us up in their own way. Her embrace, gives you warmth, erases a blizzard from our aching hearts. The ones who say "i love you" by adding an additional serving of food to you. Our falling pillers, who helps us stand, despite falling. We may not always see eye, to eyes or say it, but... I love you! This is an ode, to African mothers. Our back bones!