Mother, my mother a monster I loved to hate
She taught me from the good book
Taught me evil, lies, cheats I must hate
'My son is sinners calls thee, do not answer. Says her holy book
Mother, My mother a monster I hated to love
The fierce sting from her blind broom
Her *iko* reset me to my default mood
The lashes from her merciless cane
Her *igbaju* makes me confess my iniquities
Mother, My mother I love you so mama
She made sure to pluck every *kokoro* in my eyes
Taught me to cut my coat according to my cloth
To love God, to respect humanity
*iya mi* my mother so I love you
Sure, her brooms and canes did the magic
Left no room for anomalous physic
With every lash, I was enchanted, suppressed
Beautifully crafted, remolded, equipped for life.
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