Sonnets for Motherhood

'The Book, "Sonnets for Motherhood" is a brilliant lyric poetry that epitomizss the harmless and innocent frame and yearnings of a child on one hand, and the unlimited love, feelings, care, and sacrifices of a mother on the other. The marriage of the two characters conveys the true meaning of divine love. -Professor Lazarus OJIGI, Executive Director, AFRIGIST Nigeria and Visiting Professor, Imperial College London, UK "Sonnets for Motherhood " written by Dr Kaltume Akubo is a collection of poems that explores the deliberate, tactful, and profound appreciation into the many layers and phases of motherhood, enhanced with the art of colourful stories.>A Melody of Meditation Sonnets for Mothers is not only a poetry oeuvre of the feminine but a gift/love note to all those who embrace it. A gorgeous collection of motherhood poems that teach us the love, joy, and sacrifices that comes within. Each poem puts down its roots as a way of celebrating Akubo's own lineage. These are poems to slow you down, wanting you to reflect on the moments Akubo writes in, so skillful in craft that one can't help but keep returning to them more than once. This is a rare gift that only a few poets have achieved, Akubo is one of them. The reader throughout is reminded who we are, and where we are heading but most importantly it asks us to relish the path more often than not in a playful way. An exciting new collection that can only be appreciated if it's read. - Sheena Hussain, Poet, Author, Founder of Poem:99. SONNETS FOR MOTHERHOOD is an erudite account of love, intuition and bonding between innocence and nature, as experienced by many in motherhood. Conveyed in a clear, yet concise poetic style, the author's many figurative expressions were rooted within culturally specific spaces. A must-read for every poetry lover.>A prismatic rendition of heartfelt poems. The poems open with a solemn adulation for motherhood, traversing different landscapes of riveting stories and musings about motherhood. Kaltume writes with the zest of a wood carver, carving words with intentionality that seeps life into human consciousness. The veritable pattern of ensconcing the conditions of mortals is well-presented and potent enough to inspire gratitude - Taiwo Michael Oloyede