OFF TO SEE MOMMA.

Everyday, 

I never sieze to wonder

Why she left us to suffer.

I'm off to see Momma

 For, I can't wait any longer

I'm shooting at the  sky 

Where she had chosen to stay

To ask her why

She has been away.

I'll tell her of the groan

That persists from the visitor's room

Whenever uncle comes home

And he drags big sister to his room.

I'll ask her if what uncle does is good

Because I'm so confused.

 For, Uncle claims it's sweet 

While my sister complains of pains.

I'll tell her about that Aunty 

That keeps mute to our greetings

Whenever Dad brings her home

To pass the night with him.

I'll tell how I felt,

When the neighbours mocked us

And instructed their kids 

Not to play with us.

Dear momma,

I was told you left 

On the day of my birth.

I heard,

That you now live in the sky

with the gods on high.

Please do guide my plane

to your new abode.

Dear momma,

I want to see your face.

©Ayomi.