36: Pride and Joy

"…She's somebody's mother, boys, you know,
For all she's aged and poor and slow.

"And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand,…"

This week, I am reading the poem Somebody’s Mother by Mary Dow Brine. Written in 1878.

Reflection questions:

  • In thinking of your work, what is your somebody’s fill-in-the-blank?

  • What brings you pride and joy in your work this week?

To read: Somebody's Mother

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