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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHICH LOVED HER BEST?, by MARY A. CRAGIN
First Line: I love you, mother,' said little john
Last Line: Which of them really loved her best?
Alternate Author Name(s): Allison, Joy
Subject(s): Mothers
First Line: I love you, mother,' said little john
Last Line: Which of them really loved her best?
Alternate Author Name(s): Allison, Joy
Subject(s): Mothers
"I LOVE you, mother," said little John;
Then forgetting his work, his cap went on,
And he was off to the garden swing,
Leaving his mother the wood to bring.
"I love you, mother," said rosy Nell;
"I love you better than tongue can tell;"
Then she teased and pouted full half the day,
Till her mother rejoiced when she went to play.
"I love you, mother," said little Fan;
"To-day I'll help you all I can;
How glad I am that school doesn't keep!"
So she rocked the baby till it fell asleep.
Then, stepping softly, she took the broom,
And swept the floor, and dusted the room;
Busy and happy all day was she,
Helpful and cheerful as child could be.
"I love you, mother," again they said --
Three little children going to bed;
How do you think that mother guessed
Which of them really loved her best?
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