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First Line: George washington wore buckle and rosette
Last Line: "the man who loves his mother loves his wife."
Subject(s): Mothers; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)


George Washington wore buckle and rosette,
Had gracious manners and revered his mother,
Composed a classic book on etiquette
And thought of Martha more than any other.

His mother's kitchen, red brick fireplace,
Severe, bare walls, and flames from logs upspringing,
Told tales of duty, not of courtly grace,
With Spartan virtues to the household clinging.

Yet filial love shone out from Washington
Like moonlight shining on old-fashioned flowers;
While love for Martha was both moon and sun
To light her way through long, Virginia hours.
So we remember, as we view his life:
"The man who loves his mother loves his wife."





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