The Worried Mother: What is ahead?
Millions of Ethiopians are facing famine again, which is attributed to drought but in reality has its roots in the country’s failed governance. In this poem, an Ethiopian in the diaspora turns his mind to the situation of women and children in the current crisis.
A mother
Always on the outlook
For family’s safety
In mind
As she gazes across
No matter what
She hopes
Yet; she is
The Worried Mother asking
What is ahead?
Her baby
On the back
Looking in wonderment
But feeling safe and confident
Assuring himself
“I am safe as long as
I am on Mother’s back”
That Mother
In her lifetime
Has gone
Through a lot
With war and drought
She is full of care
Who stands there is…
The Worried Mother asking
What is ahead?
© Lemlem Tsegaw, April 25, 2016
Inspired by the story titled, “Rains wreak havoc in drought-hit Ethiopia “By Norwegian Refugee Council, April 25, 2016 @ Ethiomedia.com (http://www.ethiomedia.com/1011issues/5365.html)