Iya Oba (Queen Mother)

Iyaoba, the Queen Mother in Yoruba art form,
A portrait profile of the female, the woman, the norm,
Our mother, sister, daughter, and caregiver,
Always ready to support, always ready to deliver.

Wearing a white buba, a Yoruba blouse so fine,
Adorned with intricate patterns, a true design,
Her head adorned with a traditional Gele,
A symbol of her heritage, her strength, her belle.

In her eyes, a kindness that never fades,
A love for her family that forever pervades,
With a heart that's open, and a spirit so true,
Iyaoba, the Queen Mother, always there to pursue.

She stands by her alpha man, her rock, her guide,
Supporting him always, standing by his side,
A true embodiment of love and care,
Iyaoba, the Queen Mother, always there to share.

May her beauty forever shine, her strength never wane,
May her love and care forever sustain,
Iyaoba, the Queen Mother, a true embodiment,
Of the Yoruba culture, its power, and testament.