Sunday, May 10th, 2008 Below is a quaint poem called "My Mother". It was written by Ann Taylor (1783 –1866). She's the sister of Jane Taylor, the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Ann and Jane published books of rhymes and poems together. The illustrations below were done by Walter Crane. Here's what Crane wrote about it in 1910: "My Mother" is mid-Victorian—just after crinolines had gone out—but mothers are always in fashion, bless them… Crinolines are so old-fashioned that many of us in the 21st century are no longer familiar with the word! Crinolines were hoop petticoats worn under skirts to give them a wide round shape. They were often made out of steel to support and widen the look of the skirt. Ladies, let's all be glad we're not too familiar with this word! So here's the poem with Cranes sweet illustrations… My Mother Who fed me from her gentle breast, When sleep forsook my open eye, Who sat and watched my infant head, When pain and sickness made me cry, Who dress'd my doll in clothes so gay, Who taught my infant lips to pray, And can I ever cease to be Ah, no! the thought I cannot bear; Who ran to help me when I fell, When thou art feeble, old, and gray, And when I see thee hang thy head, For God, who lives above the skies, [Note from Mama Lisa: For could our Father in the skies http://www.mamalisa.com/blog/?cat=1102 Salam, Asghar Vasanwala
Subject: Happy Mothers Day to my all readers. Here is "My Mother" a Victorian Poem Date: 5/10/2008 9:38:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time From: asgharfv@gmail.com "My Mother" a Victorian Poem
And hush'd me in her arms to rest,
And on my cheek sweet kisses prest?
My Mother.
Who was it sung sweet hushaby,
And rock'd me that I should not cry?
My Mother.
When sleeping in my cradle bed,
And tears of sweet affection shed?
My Mother.
Who gazed upon my heavy eye,
And wept for fear that I should die?
My Mother.
And taught me pretty how to play.
And minded all I had to say?
My Mother.
And love God's holy book and day.
And walk in Wisdom's pleasant way?
My Mother.
Affectionate and kind to thee,
Who was so very kind to me?
My Mother
And if God please my life to spare,
I hope I shall reward thy care,
My Mother.
And would some pretty story tell,
Or kiss the place to make it well?
My Mother.
My healthy arm shall be thy stay,
And I will soothe thy pains away.
My Mother.
'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed.
And tears of sweet affection shed,
My Mother.
Would look with vengeance in His eyes,
If I should ever dare despise
My Mother.
Look down with pleased or loving eyes,
If ever I could dare despise
My Mother.
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