This beautiful poem by Yiga Aloysius, one of our students in Jinja Formation, is a heartfelt tribute to the unconditional love and strength of a mother. It describes a mother’s affection as gentle yet powerful, a force that brings comfort, hope, and resilience. Her embrace provides a safe haven, her presence offers peace, and her love remains unwavering through both joy and hardship.
The poem reminds us of a mother’s sacrifices, her tireless care, and her ability to mend broken hearts. It portrays her as a guiding light, someone who nurtures dreams while ensuring her children stay grounded. No matter the distance or challenges, a mother’s love knows no limits—it is eternal, boundless, and immeasurable.
A mother’s affection, a delicate benevolence,
That illuminates each fatigued countenance,
She cradles the universe in her grasp,
And transforms our tempests into tranquillity.
Her embrace a sanctuary, tender and expansive,
A refuge where all our apprehensions can seek solace,
She murmurs melodies of fortitude and serenity,
Her mere presence grants liberation to the soul.
In restless nights, her gaze remains vigilant,
For every teardrop, a heart may shatter,
She painstakingly repairs the fragments one by one,
Until the emergence of dawn.
Through years of elation and somber instants,
Her affection remains abundant when days are bleak,
It does not diminish, it does not falter,
A steadfast, infinite, sacred flame.
She bestows upon us wings, yet anchors us firmly,
A serene mentor through every peak,
Her hands, though weathered, still elevate us,
Her essence instructs us to soar.
She harbors our aspirations within her heart,
And never strays from her own dreams,
Her every breath, her every supplication,
Is directed towards us into the atmosphere.
In periods of uncertainty, when shadows loom,
She fills the atmosphere with aromatic blossoms,
And when we stumble, she raises us tall,
Her affection the safety net of all.
A mother’s love, across time and space,
Cannot be confined or constrained.
It extends far and soars beyond
The boundless potency of her love.
