MAMA'S LITTLE GIRL by Maureen Okene

oh death!

I have no one to call my one
you took away my home
Now I don't know if I should be mad at him or her?
I don't know how to live right, should I live by your codes?

I must be crazy for thinking you loved me
I was just a kid that had to assume the responsibilities I didn't prepare for
Thoughts of why you didn't fight for me, for us erodes me
I don't know how to forgive myself for hating you

You taught me everything I know
You told me to take care of my siblings when you are gone
You taught me to me to be a tough girl
And I'm sorry I didn't turn out the way you wanted, to be the good girl you wanted me to be

oh mama! I tried to hurt you but I ended up hurting myself
I can't do this anymore
I'll give up everything to have you back
Fading memories are all I'm left with
I just want you to know that I'm sorry and I'm still your little girl

   OKENE MAUREEN  (Unilag)