Letter To Mummy
Remember, mummy…
Remember that I am a gift from God, the richest of all blessings;
Do not attempt to mould me in your image, or my dad’s, siblings, friends or neighbours;
I am an individual and should be permitted to be myself.
Remember not to crush my spirit when I fail;
Don’t compare me with others who outshine me.
Remember to discipline me with firmness and reason;
Do not let your anger throw you off balance;
If I know you’re fair, you’ll not lose my respect or my love.
Remember that each child needs two parents;
When you side with me against dad,
I’ll have feelings of guilt, confusion and insecurity.
Remember not to hand me everything my little heart desires;
Otherwise, I will never know the thrill of earning or the joy of saving.
Remember not to make threats in anger,
Or impossible promises when you’re in a generous mood;
To me, your word means everything;
When I cannot believe in you or dad, I’ll have difficulty believing in anything.
Remember that there is dignity in labour;
Whether performed with callous hands that shoved coal,
Or with skilled fingers that manipulate surgical instruments.
Let me know that a useful life is a blessed one,
And that a life of ease and pleasure-seeking is empty and meaningless.
Remember not to try to protect me from every small blow and little disappointments;
Adversity strengthens character and makes us compassionate;
Trouble is the great equalizer, let me learn it.
Remember to teach me to love GOD and fellowmen;
And, mum, please, don’t send me to church/mosque or fellowship,
Take me there!
Thank you mum for reading my letter through.
I am sure you know I love and appreciate you.
But, in case, some of the words sting,
And, you’re now not sure of my heart,
I love you, mum, I really do!
From your child…
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