MY MOTHER'S DAUGHTER

By Dyani Medina-Robles

                       
-For Shanice

I am my mother's daughter
child of the goddess of ocean water

Always show her love and respect
stay by her side when she laughs and she's stressed

If you try to cut her sails or anchor her to the shore
I will drown you, and quickly break your oars

I will always keep her close, keep her strong
support her when she is right
and guide her when she is wrong

I am my mother's rudder, her compass and guiding light
I will fight for her, with all my might,
ignite a hurricane to show you what's right

I am my mother's daughter
child of the goddess of the sea

When you look for my mother
you will always find me