Dear Son Poem by MTHANDAZO SAMAL MKHWANANZI

I grind and I hustle, day and night,
To create a better life, a brighter light,
For you, my son, and your mother too,
And your sisters, who deserve all the best, it's true.

I want to give you, the world and more,
A life filled with laughter, love, and so much in store,
A future that's bright, with opportunities galore,
And a home that's warm, with a family that adores.

Your mother's smile, is what drives me on,
And your sisters' laughter, is music to my song,
But it's you, my son, who gives me the strength,
To keep pushing forward, and to never lose my length.

I'll keep on hustling, through the struggles and strife,
To give you the life, that you deserve in life,
A life that's filled, with hope and promise too,
And a future that's bright, with a family that loves you true.

But it gets harder every day,
The struggles and challenges, they never fade away,
The weight of responsibility, it bears down on me,
And sometimes it feels, like I'm drowning in the sea.

The doubts and fears, they creep in at night,
And whisper 'you're not enough', with all their might,
The pressure to provide, the stress to succeed,
It's a heavy burden, that I often struggle to proceed.

But still I rise, and face the morning light,
And find the strength, to keep on fighting for what's right,
For you, my son, and your mother too,
And your sisters, who deserve all the best, it's true.

I'll keep on pushing, through the hard times and strife,
To give you the life, that you deserve in life,
A life that's filled, with hope and promise too,
And a future that's bright, with a family that loves you true.

I'll climb the highest mountains, and brave the darkest night,
I'll fight the scariest obstacles, and shine with all my light,
For you, my son, I'll do whatever it takes,
To create a better life, where your dreams and hopes can make.

I'll walk through fire, and swim through the sea,
I'll move mountains and stars, to give you the life you'll see,
A life that's filled, with love and laughter and glee,
A life that's yours, and yours alone, wild and free.

I'll be your rock, your shelter, your guiding light,
I'll be your safe haven, where you can take flight,
I'll be your everything, your always and forever true,
For you, my son, I'll do all this, and so much more, anew.

So hold on tight, and don't you ever fear,
For I'll be here, always, to wipe away your tears,
And I'll keep on fighting, for a better life for you,
Forever and always, my love, my son, my shining star, anew.