A Tribute to My Mama Rock: My First Teacher

She has always been Mama Rock...Solid and Strong no matter what was wrong...

Her strength throughout difficult times surface every time something went wrong.

Many times when I knew she was being overwhelmed, she stood firm in her convictions that things would change and she would somehow get over her pain.

Mama Rock you raised a family of ten all by yourself...

Mama Rock underneath all those silent tears that you kept wiping away from your serene face was a testimony of your strength.

Mama Rock I learned the words durability from you, I picked up the skills of survival from you, I learned how to look adversity in the face and walk with grace because of you...

Mama Rock every moment of your life had been a battle and you survived with your pride and dignity intact.

Mama Rock I wanted to be the first and not the last of your children to honor you for being a solid foundation.

Mama Rock you gave us love non-stop and I am proud to be a part of someone like you.

You are still my favorite girl even though your flesh left this world...

Mama Rock; Solid and Strong you are missed...

Dedicated to Ann Canty My Mama Rock.

Malik Canty

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