THE MOTHER’S PART.

Evening Star, Issue 23907, 10 June 1941, Page 6

THE MOTHER’S PART.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I am the mother of two soldiers on active service, and have just received a letter from them. After giving some of their harrowing experiences in Greece they end their letter with these words: “Enclosed is a poem. It will let you know what all the hoys are fighting for and what we all think of our mothers.” In passing it on I would beg of all those grumblers over taxation and things they cannot get, to think of what our noble sons are going through to keep this country safe. —I am, etc., > J A. E. Coutts. June 6. There’s a little home in New Zealand, Where I ever long lo be, In that beautiful land of Now Zealand, The blessed land of the free, Where my mother is patiently waiting Till this terrible war is done, When she will once again be united To her dear loving soldier sons. There are many other brave mothers Carrying on through stress and through strain, ' , , For they know that the wonderful sunshine Will certainly follow the rain. They know that when Hitler is finished, And you bravely have done your share, Their love will not be diminished By the anxiety they’ve had to bear. So cheer up, you lads, and be happy, And march “forward on to the fight,. And remember that dear loving mother. And that you fight for the right. Though death may loom grimly before you, ‘ ■ Her vision will carry you through To the time when the war will be over And we’re all reunited again.