my mother, has taught me
how god saves us
just by chanting that one single word
every time I feel fear:
overpowering my cautious eyes
and bringing me back to normal.
my mother, has taught me
how to face each and every problem
with a jawline directly perpendicular to my throat
that my ears are barely able to hear,
looking eye to eye
and walking towards you
with full confidence.
my mother, has taught me
how to fall in love with beautiful things around my own world
and still, be aware of those cowards
who try to flinch every opportunity to take you downward.
my mother,
have taught me all the things in the world
even though the world looks at women only for emotional support.
my mother,
a guiding angel,
not just for me but for all the strong women in the world.