I Salute You by Mgcini Nyoni

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All the single mothers

I salute you

You have gotten over

the one who did you wrong

broke your heart

and walked away from his responsibilities

And made you strong.

You have to deal with

diapers

gripe water

paracetamol

and supermarket tantrums

And on top of that

try to put food on the table

You have to deal

with the confusion of trying to figure

out if the smooth talking guy

you met the other day

is the real deal

And let’s all say a silent prayer

to those who treat you with respect

and refrain from the phrase

'damaged goods'

All the single mothers

I salute you.