Mama, are you still Mama?
Did I substitute you for the ghetto?
Ganja Love and mama’s love, I had any choice?
If I chose to choose, I had only one.
If I choose to choose, is there a choice?
I am here bunking in cemeteries for another chance.
Mama, should you be called mama?
I’m here on the other side….
Far far away from the bed indoor
Gruesomely taken, gruesomely forgotten
Remembering how long I stayed within
I am here wondering in hades for mama’s justice?
Mama, was there even a mama?
Shortly there, shortly here
Fancied about getting there first
Quietly, quickly, and eagerly…? You reached me
Just months before sunrise, can’t come anymore
I’m here watching in abyss for your next prey
Mama, why are you called mama?
I did not allow him do it!
After boxing me with strength, power, money, grades and jobs
I threw in the tower
If you could do anything at all, you negotiating?
Hanging my head around, I am withering how I’m left out to dry
Mama tired, retired or frustrated?
How did I take your place so early?
Had you gone beyond….better
Smiling and clapping, you stretch your hands for my night’s exploits
Can we return to the days you farm for fame?
I am here now wrecking the THING my Mama gave me
Mama missing, dead or silent?
Have you not heard the news of stealing everywhere?
Home, school, church, government…..
Where is the pepper?
Ohh, I almost forgot, you give me the money to pass
I am here now wanting more ‘Ma’ to finish this thing
Mama. You are no longer mama!!!
Your breast is missing somewhere in your heart
The warms from your arms beholding, protecting, nourishing….
Is now replaced with violence, hate and envy for neighbors
With the ‘breast-milk-look’ no longer in my eye
I am here whipping those I call my brothers
Mama can still be Mama
If….
When finished
Don’t faint in prayer no more
Don’t spare the rod anymore
Just remember the greatest of all commandments….
About the Author

Benjamin is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Education (Ph.D.). He is currently the President of the LICOSESS College of Education and President of the National Principal Association of Liberia and a winner of several National and international awards including
- Africa Education Legend Award, 2022, School Growth International, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Doctor of Business Administration and Leadership, Swiss School Of Business and Management-2021 (Switzerland)
- International Outstanding Leadership Award, Abuja, Nigeria
- Associate of Business Management Professional, Unicarribean University College-2021
- Educator of the Year 2019 ( Liberia Broadcasting System)
- Outstanding Grass-root Educational Personality 2019 (Patriotic Consciousness Association of Liberia
- Outstanding Education Administrator of the Year, 2016, Africa Watch Newspaper)
- Meritorious Service Award, LICOSESS (2016) (Board of Trustees)
- Administrator of the Year (2015, Progressive Alliance Movement of Liberia)
- Salutatorian Honor (2013, University of Liberia)