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Abiodun Floral
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1 year ago

MY MOTHERS ART

Mmmm... I could smell my mothers cooking from far away,
Even in my dreams, I could not help but twist my tongue,
And putting my books away,
Ready to feed my stomach and taste with my tongue.

I remember my mother's cooking pot,
Dazzling around as she makes the Amala,
The sounds coming from the pestle "poka poka",
I could never miss the delicacy and the spot.

My father will never miss his wife's Egusi,
As he swallows his Amala with the soup.
Giving a satisfactory expression as he cops the soup,
Sharing everything but the Egusi.

The Aroma that fills the house gives us the best feeling,
Never missing the right spot as it goes down,
To the stomach, and they let out the satisfactory sounds,
The Combination is never wrong.

My mother's Egusi will forever be treasured,
Cooked with vegetables and spices,
Dancing with the palm oil and locus beans,
A fragrant embrace, mixed emotions.

My Mother's Amala, so soft and tender,
With my fingers caressing the wrap.
I wondered if I could swallow or keep them safe,
Much more I couldn't get more of it.

Her Amala, golden and so divine,
It's a meal that brings us all in glee.
Topped with stew or simple ghee,
With every bite, a taste of her grace.

I remember our family gathering,
While my mother displayed her culinary skills.
In the kitchen, we perceived the aroma and it rings,
In my mind, I whisper "My mother is cooking".

She would call out our names after another,
With a smile on her face, and warm love,
She would ask "Is it okay" with a gentle voice,
A nonrival love, and sweetness like a Dove.

Here's to my Mother's Amala and Egusi.
Tender and prepared with a culinary Art.
A taste that makes everything feel right,
In her warm embrace and memories.

#poetry #FlavoursOfHome #Nircle #poetry

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Oluwabunmi Badru @oluwabunmibadru401623
Great work of art you've got there✨
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
Thank you
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Salif Habeebah@ @salifhabeebah729149
An Amazing piece ✨❤️
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
Thank you
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❤️❤️❤️
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
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Nuraht Arike @nurahtarike956394
Baby girl I love this!❤️
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
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oluwadunsin olukunle @oluwadunsinolukunle352685
Amazing ♥️
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
Thank you
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Ibiwumi Adeleke @ibiwumiadeleke302254
the words in this makes want to go back home to mum again I miss our mothers food more thank you for this piece baby❤️
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Abiodun Floral @abiodunfloral
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Blessings Emmanuel @blessingsemmanuel797437
bravo sis
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Oreoluwa Taslim @oreoluwataslim833463
Beautiful ❤️
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Emmanuel Oluwafemi Faleye @emmanueloluwafemifaleye230087
Reading this brings back the old memories of Amala Maami, I'm craving her Amala all of a sudden
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Aishat Abbey @aishatabbey656169
This is so beautiful
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Aishat Abbey @aishatabbey656169
I love it and makes me crave for my Mother foods
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Amarachi Anastasia Okoro @amarachiokoro
nice poem
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Semilore Oludemi @semiloreoludemi769303
This is amazing.
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Erinma Chukwuka @erinmachukwuka474939
Nice
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