(Overview)
This heartfelt poem is a tender tribute to a mother, celebrating her unwavering love, loyalty and devotion. The poem conveys the depth of their bond, highlighting the mother’s selfless care, endless love, and special presence in the poet’s life. The poem expresses admiration and gratitude, acknowledging the mother’s unique and unconditional love, which brings joy and significance to the speaker’s existence.

Title: Mme
Poet: Amutshilani Ngwenya
Language: SeTswana
Location: Mangwe District Plumtree (Matabeleland South)

Mme, o a monate,
Molekane wa me,
O tshwana le letsatsi,
O ntlhokomela, o nkgopotsa.
O na le lerato,
Lerato le sa feleng,
O ntlhatswa ka dipelo,
O ntlhokomela ka mekgwa.
Mma, o le mo go se na mo,
O fa bophelo, o fa borai,
Ka mekgwa ya gago,
O ntlhapisa, o ntlhokomela.
O ntse o tshwanetse,
Ka borai, ka boikanyego,
O a re kgetha,
Ka lerato le le kgethegileng.
Mme, o a kgatlha,
O a tshega, o a nkgogela,
Ke tshepagang go rata, Mme, o mo go fisa.
O lebeletse go feta,
O lebeletse go fitlha,
Ka pelo e e kgethegileng,
Mme, o a monate, ka pelo ya me.