A small gift
Something we say about a heartfelt present
Or used to describe one that provides, guides and uplifts
My mama Educates
My mama Motivates
As of late you have been that *constant*
Keeping me rooted in faith
Encouraging me to stay in the race
Like a lioness stalks her prey,
You chase the chance to deliver God’s praise
You’ve been my glimmer of hope
During the darkest of days
So today, you, your life,
Your legacy
Is what we want to celebrate
And if you didn’t know, your wisdom Elevates
Don’t play
You rule with that iron fist in a velvet glove
Discipline sometimes can hurt
But it makes sense when done in love
I try to recall the lessons from my youth
And apply them as I try to raise these youths
But Mama, ain’t nobody as good at that as you
Mama ain’t raise no fools!
Every year in my youth I attended Mama Williams Summer School
Blessed with beauty immaculate and expansive knowledge
And made sure all of your children at least applied to college
Tho We ain’t all graduate
We ain’t have to, to tell the truth
We had every bit of wisdom needed in a woman of integrity like you
So everybody on this Zoom,
It’s my pleasure,
To present to you
This tiny treasure
Mama I love you