My mother deserves an epic poem. A story of heroes and dragons And a quest to save a people. A story of Greek mythology, Of Roman gods, of Egyptian Civilization before the Western world Rode in to rob and destroy. My mother deserves an Odyssey About her Herculean effort to Educate thousands of children. But a tale in which bards speak of Her all too human failings. Her stubbornness, her inability To acknowledge her mistakes Coupled with her need to help The disadvantaged find a wealth Of advantages, to bring positive To the lives of children trapped In the makings of a poverty-stricken life. For her desire to educate, to nurture, To give, to lift up, to love other women's children; My mother deserves a heroic Piece of literature. Not because she was some imperfect god or a perfect human. Not because she is to be remembered In fantastical ways, But because she gave all she could To live the life of a dream Undeferred. A life that spoke of godliness In the midst of humanity A life of legend captured In an inadequate but Beautifully inspired piece of Epic poetry. Cause my mother deserves An epic poem.
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