Mmba mama stems from an enduring indigenous South African term used to describe a gentle kiss from a child to a trusted and nurturing being. It calls out to purity, gentleness and a connection from the heart.
Mmba mama stems from an enduring indigenous South African term used to describe a gentle kiss from a child to a trusted and nurturing being. It calls out to purity, gentleness and a connection from the heart.
This book attempts to record moments of love in this journey of life that are
inspired by real-life stories of others who have had the privilege of loving and being loved straight from the heart. It records bonds formed by human hearts that transcend popular culture and socially constructed behavioural
expectations. One enters their space and listens to their heartbeats. The
overlapping thread is that of regular people who overlook biological connections in search of something deeper that is only formed from within human hearts.
These stories – all instigated by some sort of true love letters forged by life – take us on an unpredictable journey. They surpass statistics, racial and
geographical divides, and are not intended to comment on patterns and general outcomes. They are merely slices of life. Their significance lies not in the isolation or the other thereof, but merely in ordinary people faced with the extraordinary opportunity to love at all cost.
Excerpt
"He perked his tiny lips, closed his adorable little eyes, lifted up his chin and leaned towards me. I starred in awe. Within moments and with eyes still shut, he placed his arms around my neck, squeezed it as tight as he could and said “mmba mama...”
Partially left breathless by such a big hug from this little angel and the manner of love I received from him, I leaned forward, closed my eyes, picked him up and held him tight. “Mmba my baby,” I instinctively replied before giving him a kiss.
I was sold out to this child who was not of my biological composition, but all of my heart. Life taught me default love. Without any preparations, love took over. He was mine in thought, heart and all that mattered. There was nothing I would not do to protect him and for his wellbeing; even at my expense.
This book attempts to record moments of love in this journey of life that are inspired by real-life stories of others who have had the privilege of loving and being loved straight from the heart. It records bonds formed by human hearts that transcend popular culture and socially constructed behavioural expectations.
One enters their space and listens to their heartbeats. Sometimes they quiver in the fear of the unknown and dissipate in the uncertainty of the present. Other times hearts dance with glee and beat fast as love dispels all fear and triumphs over the mind.
These stories – all instigated by some sort of true love letters forged by life – take us on an unpredictable journey. They surpass statistics, racial and geographical divides, and are not intended to comment on patterns and general outcomes.
They are merely slices of life. Their significance lies not in the isolation or the other thereof, but merely in ordinary people faced with the extraordinary opportunity to love at all cost.
These tales are characterised by regular people who overlook biological connections in search of something deeper that is formed from within human hearts..."
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