A Mothers Poem
Rakiah Reives, a Detroit mom, wrote a poem dedicated to mothers in the city and shared it during the Rx Kids launch in Detroit on February 9.
By Rakiah Reives
A mother’s heart, a gentle hand,
Sometimes struggles in this land.
Her children near, her love so deep,
While worries whisper, secrets keep.
The pantry’s bare, the bills pile high,
A silent tear escapes her eye.
She works so hard, she does her best,
To give her family love and rest.
The little ones, they need so much,
A warm embrace, a loving touch.
A safe, dry roof, a healthy meal,
A hope that future hurts will heal.
But shadows creep, and fears take hold,
The story’s often left untold.
The single mom, the weary wife,
Battling hardship, day and night.
Yet in the darkness, faith remains,
A whispered prayer that still sustains.
“Dear God,” she cries, “please hear my plea,
Bring strength and hope, and set us free.”
And in that moment, grace appears,
Washing away all doubts and fears.
A helping hand, a friendly face,
Resources offered, time and space.
A food bank’s shelves, a generous share,
A doctor’s visit, shows they care.
A warm blanket, a cozy bed,
A story read, before they’re led,
To peaceful dreams, where worries cease,
And hearts find comfort, find release.
The church bell rings, a joyful sound,
Blessings abound, all around.
For neighbors help, and friends provide,
With open hearts, and love inside.
They share their time, their skill, their might,
To bring a little joy and light.
So praise God for the gifts we see,
The love and kindness, wild and free.
The helping hands, the open door,
Resources given, and so much more.
Let’s lift them up, these families dear,
And banish sadness, dry each tear.
Support them now, with hearts so true,
And show them God’s love shining through.
For in their strength, and in their grace,
We see God’s image, in each face.
A testament to love and care,
A burden lifted, light to bear.
So let us give, and let us pray,
For families needing help today.
That hope will bloom, and faith will grow,
And blessings endlessly will flow.
Video of Rakiah’s speech and poem begins at the 23:20 mark in the video below
