Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MOTHER-LOVE, by MARY CLEMMER AMES HUDSON Poet's Biography First Line: I will shut these broken toys away Last Line: And a kiss from baby--only one. Alternate Author Name(s): Clemmer, Mary; Ames, Mary Clemmer Subject(s): Mothers | ||||||||
I WILL shut these broken toys away Under the lid where they mutely bide; I will smile in the face of noisy day, Just as if baby had never died. I will take up my work once more, As if I had never laid it down; Who will dream that I ever wore Motherhood's regal, holy crown? Man's way is hard and sore beset; Many may fall, but few can win. Thanks, dear Shepherd! my lamb is safe,-- Safe from sorrow, and safe from sin. Nevertheless, the way is long, And tears leap in the light of the sun; I'd give my world for a cradle-song, And a kiss from baby--only one. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MY MOTHER'S HANDS by ANDREW HUDGINS CONTINENT'S END by ROBINSON JEFFERS IN THE 25TH YEAR OF MY MOTHER'S DEATH by JUDY JORDAN THE PAIDLIN' WEAN by ALEXANDER ANDERSON BLASTING FROM HEAVEN by PHILIP LEVINE SOMETHING BEYOND by MARY CLEMMER AMES HUDSON |
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