IWD 2024- WOMEN

By Abubakar Sani, Esq.

Where would we be without them?;

The cradle of humanity – the origin of our species;

The beginning of life as WE know it;

Our real provenance – embodying our true selves

A reversal, it is true, of the Biblical narrative;

But, that’s ok, heaven lies at their feet;

At least, those of them who are mothers;

According to the Quran

Women have always enthralled, fascinated and intrigued;

Throughout millenia, they’ve been the constant decimal;

Emerging from the darkness of the past;

When they were confined to the kitchen

Denied the most basic rights;

To own nothing but personal effects;

To neither vote, nor drive;

Such was their lot, even if it defied sense

Happily, it’s a different story, now;

Today, they are as good as men;

In many instances, they score a perfect ten;

Such that many men can only go: ‘Wow!’

Yes – on earth and in outer space;

In science, tech, humanities and business;

Women have often blazed the trail;

Leaving men, in many cases, panting for breath

What can we do without women?;

Where would we be without them?;

A repetition – yes, deliberately – for emphasis;

Because, without them, we would be all at sea

Adrift, rudderless, disconnected. Worthless;

No exaggeration: even Jesus needed a mother;

He did alright without a human dad;

And look what impact he’s had on men

The 8th of March is surely the best day of all;

Among those earmarked to memorialize our values;

To salute our women – the origin of procreation;

The knowledge of which is not taught in any school

No, you don’t need any books –

To know that your mother is your soul;

And that without her, you’re doomed;

But, with her on your side, you’re as good as gold

You will soar like the birds – albeit without wings;

You will conquer all before you – including spirits;

You will be just about anything you want to be;

Everything will be yours for the asking, believe me

And, you will bask in it all;

Knowing that you are backed up by the greatest force;

A loving mother – and perhaps, wife;

A woman – or women – the very epitome of life!

Abubakar Sani, Esq.

8th March, 2024