Sometimes
"Sometimes she feels like a motherless child. Long way from my home" –HT Burleigh
This song is a clear expression of pain and depression. It was written during the transitional stages of Reconstruction and the Harlem Renaissance. It conveys the hopelessness of a child who has been torn from his or her parent. Yet, it could be interpreted as a song of hope as it has the repetitive word “sometimes”. It might suggest that at least "sometimes" I DO NOT feel like a motherless child.
I was given a name of a child who needed a mentor. At times I do not feel like I should be a mentor as a woman. I feel like I am still trying to become a woman. Yet, for some reason as I was talking to this young sister, I realized that I needed to be in this place, at this time to effectively assist her. It was in my flaws, insecurities, and my weaknesses I was able to speak to her. Guess what?? She listened. This reminded me of how some mothers might feel when trying to raise a woman.
Sometimes we want our mothers to be perfect before they can be able to speak wisdom to us and we listen. OK, maybe we listen, but we confirm from another source that we admire more than our mother if what our mother said was correct or has value. We slowly give our mother credit for what she has taught us by words or acts. We are quick to admonish another woman because of her title, success or position.
Is there a perfect mother out there??? No!!!
Nevertheless, there are some great mothers who love the best way they can. We are sometimes blinded by our own knowledge, success, or character that we make judgement on the very person who wiped our tail, encouraged us, loved us, when no one else had time. Yes, that is what they are supposed to do, but they did it.
I challenge you to love your mother despite her flaws, insecurities, and weaknesses. You might have even been hurt by your mother. Maybe she wasn’t the best encourager. Maybe you are a “Long way from home
(caused by bitterness, negativity, disapproval, pessimism)”. It is possible that you may feel that she doesn’t/didn’t love you, but remember that she was hit by circumstances in life to make her who she is.
Commit to memory that she is a soul that needs prayer too!! Please love your today. There is hope today!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers!!!
I love you Mama
