WHEN THE CHILDREN GO TO BED.

Grey River Argus, 11 June 1904, Page 3 (Supplement)

WHEN THE CHILDREN GO TO BED.

t Oh, mothers, so weary, discouraged, ' Worn out with the cares of the dir-, 1 You often grow cross and impatient, I Complain of the noise and the play. I For the day brings so many vexat.oiis, ' So many things growing amiss ; > But, mothers, whatever may vex you, 1 Send the children to bed with a' kiss ! The dear little feet wander often, ' Perhaps, from ihe pathway of right, The dear little hands find new mischief To try you from morning till- night. But think of the desolate mothers Who'd give all the world for your bliss, And, as thanks for your infinite blessings, Send the children to bed with a kiss ! For some day their noise will not vex you, The silence will hurt you far more, You will long for the sweet children's voices, For a sweet childish face at the door. And to press a child's face to your bosom, . You'd give all the world for just this ; For the comfort 'twill bring you in sorrow, Send the children to bed with a kiss !