My Parents Raised Me Strong
A Poem
my Ima is strong like both forest and fire
a blaze that can take your breath away
and provide home for many
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my Aba is strong like root and trunk
arms spread to hold the sky
will never let anything fall
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my Ima helicopter hover
my childhood bubble
yet wide eyed opened
to so much
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my Aba presents the past
my retro music education
and hard worker ethic
too much
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my Ima holds her head high
my Aba never lets her tumble
they both hold me together
in both blaze and root
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strong voice
compassion
ethics and values
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they are both giants in their own ways
they are resilient and hard working
they are solid in their identities
they are consistent in their finalities
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my Ima fiercely stands her ground
unapologetic passion
my Aba with weight of world on shoulders
unshakable drive
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they’ve raised me in both earthquake and tornado
in gentle breeze and calm seas
in tsunami and eruption
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and now,
I try to balance both blaze and blow
without being overshadowed
or seen as too bold
About the Creator
Oneg In The Arctic
A storyteller and poet of arctic adventures, good food, identity, mental health, and more.
Co-founder of Queer Vocal Voices
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Comments (11)
I am all about the balance! Loved this.
This was such a beautiful tribute to your Ima and Aba! Sending you guys lots of love!
Wow! ‘Balance blaze and blow’ - powerful and insightful. Really leveled up on this one. Fantastic!
This is a gorgeous piece. Well done.
Truly beautiful and heart-touching poem! Your words are so full of love. The picture is so breathtaking! Very well-done!
there is so much love in These words, I can feel your sweetness for them being told so expertly here!
Some amazing words perfectly complimented by your image, this should be a definite Top Story
Beautiful poem! You are made of the best of both of them ❤️
That is amazingly beautiful! I love it!!!!
Terrific!!!💖💖💕
Beautiful story!