Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE FAMILY, by KATHERINE MANSFIELD Poet's Biography First Line: Hineoa, tui, maina, / all of them born together Last Line: "get them!"" but I wouldn't let you." Alternate Author Name(s): Murry, John Middleton, Mrs.; Beauchamp, Kathleen Subject(s): Family Life; Relatives | ||||||||
Hinemoa, Tui, Maina, All of them were born together; They are quite an extra special Set of babies -- wax and leather. Every day they took an airing; Mummy made them each a bonnet; Two were cherry, one was yellow With a bow of ribbon on it. Really, sometimes we would slap them, For if ever we were talking, They would giggle and be silly, Saying, "Mamma, take us walking." But we never really loved them Till one day we left them lying In the garden -- through a hail-storm, And we heard the poor dears crying. Half-Past-Six said -- "You're a mother! What if Mummy did forget you?" So I said, "Well, you're their Father. Get them!" but I wouldn't let you. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MY AUNT ELLA MAE by MICHAEL S. HARPER THE GOLDEN SHOVEL by TERRANCE HAYES LIZARDS AND SNAKES by ANTHONY HECHT THE BOOK OF A THOUSAND EYES: I LOVE by LYN HEJINIAN CHILD ON THE MARSH by ANDREW HUDGINS MY MOTHER'S HANDS by ANDREW HUDGINS PLAYING DEAD by ANDREW HUDGINS THE GLASS HAMMER by ANDREW HUDGINS INSECT LIFE OF FLORIDA by LYNDA HULL A FEW RULES FOR BEGINNERS by KATHERINE MANSFIELD |
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