My mother is not yet cold
In her grave
Yet, you're already at it
‘Tis true I was the joy of her life
The apple of her eye
She gave me all she had
She bore you no grudges
You married her husband
And you are smarting over this
She may have left me untended
I dare say she underestimated you
You're capable of murder!
But I am right now with armour, you see
I have security
You cannot hurt me
Laugh a wicked laughter
If you like
Shoot those arrows through your eyes
My mother prayed for heavenly protection
For me
And neutralized the venom in your eyes
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very powerful poem! I especially like the last stanza. Excellent work, Hannatu!