NOBODY knows of the work it makes To keep the home together, Nobody knows of the steps it takes, Nobody knows--but mother. Nobody listens to childish woes, Which kisses only smother; Nobody's pained by naughty blows, Nobody--only mother. Nobody knows of the sleepless care Bestowed on baby brother; Nobody knows of the tender prayer, Nobody--only mother. Nobody knows of the lessons taught Of loving one another; Nobody knows of the patience sought, Nobody--only mother. Nobody knows of the anxious fears, Lest darling may not weather The storm of life in after years, Nobody knows--but mother. Nobody kneels at the throne above To Thank the Heavenly Father For the sweetest gift--a mother's love; Nobody can--but mother. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VALENTINES TO MY MOTHER: 1885 by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI THE BROKEN FIELD by SARA TEASDALE CUSTER'S LAST CHARGE [JUNE 25, 1876] by FREDERICK WHITTAKER PERPLEXITY by LAWRENCE ALMA-TADEMA THE TITANIC by KATHARINE LEE BATES |