Mother was originally published in numerous literary and poetry journals in the 1990s. It was included in the poetry compilation, All-American Texan, in 1999. Though short, the poem continues to create conversation, debate and enjoyment. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Faris Monshi. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/074392/bk_acx0_074392_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.