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MOTHERS - AND OTHERS by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: OTHERS WEARY OF THE NOISE
Last Line: MOTHERS PRAY, AND PRAY, AND PRAY.
Subject(s): MOTHERS; PRAYER;
Others weary of the noise,
Mothers play with girls and boys.

Others scold because we fell,
Mothers "kiss and make it well."

Others work with patient will,
Mothers labor later still.

Others' love is more or less,
Mothers love with steadiness.

Others pardon, hating yet;
Mothers pardon and forget.

Others keep the ancient score,
Mothers never shut the door.

Others grow incredulous,
Mothers still believe in us.

Others throw their faith away,
Mothers pray, and pray, and pray.



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