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The Blessings of Maami

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--> The Blessings of Maami image Source: Rainbowwallpaper.blogspot.com From the depths of her being There gushes a mighty river From a source well hidden within the crucible of her spirituality. She a giver; Created just like the one who touts a 'third leg' The lot fell to her to become the ferryman of the little extra required to spawn champions. Her voice is a song Her scolds ever so painful to bear at first, Enshrine in us, character and values that birth tomorrow's laurels Her bosom is a fortress more secure than that fort where gold is held captive in Barack's country. Her laughter gladdens the day Even nature is discomfited at her pain and discomfort. Has mother ever pulled you ear? Has your backside ever felt the wrath of her slipper? Have the unspoken words of her eyes ever chilled your bones? Indeed we all have a tale to tell of mother at her punitive best Yet, how quickly mother-inflicted sorrow...

Love Wan Tin Tin...

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http://www.naijastories.com/2010/06/love-wan-tin-tin%E2%80%A6/                                                                                 Source: minhaalegria.tumblr.com When I think of you there is a smile upon my face When I think of you my heart begins to race When I think of you, where you are is where my soul yearns to be   Holding hands, dreaming dreams, You enjoying my presence as I bask in yours, Seeing nothing else but you and the feelings we share I see the fire in your eyes and I know its there because you hold me dear Oh, the gentleness of your touch, Your ever so tender kisses, Butterflies in my tummy when you say my name This music in my ears when you laugh And the warmth you radiate when you smile You call me hopeless romantic and I proudl...