Poetry by John-Li

Today we are focusing on 16 year old Whitesands student John Olih aka "John-Li. He is a poet, rapper and athlete. He is currently signed into @YZMofficial_ and is currently working on an EP. 

Below is the poem he composed for mothers out there. For the tough times 

“FOR THE TOUGH TIMES” by John Olih

Nine months she braved

For the eighteenth year she craved

Crawling turned to walking

Then you reached for the sky while she prayed

An optimistic face when the times proved difficult

Still joyous and a little tough

Ran out to the world

Then you fall she was at your call

Through the puberty

The treatment with impunity

The insults and curiosity

The team player ever present supporting you

For better for worse when she’s with you

Crowds form confusion storms

Her smile intoxicates like rum

She opens the window when your heart is on the run

Work in the office

Second job is at home

Even when you’re bad you’re never alone

A gift from above

The pride of a mother is her own

Never misses a moment

Always interested in your future hence enrolment

You always want to leave saying you won’t come back

Dinner’s on the table when you’re ready

Love is waiting in the back

Never too tough

Never too little

She’ll never bring you down or make you feel like brittle

For better for worse she’s with you

My mother my mother

I thank you