A MOTHER’S HEART.
The bravest of battles that ever was fought Shall I tell you where and when ? On the maps of the world you will find it not, ’Twas fought by the mothers of men. Nay, not with cannon or battle shot, With sword or nobler pen ; Nay, not the eloquent word or thought From mouth of world-known men. But deep in the women’s care-bound heart, A woman that would not yield, But bravely, silently bore her part In the home life battle-field. No marshalling troup, no bivouac song, No banner to gleam and wave, But O these battles ! they last so long, From babyhood to the grave '. Anon.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume V, Issue 43, 25 October 1890, Page 15
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110A MOTHER’S HEART. New Zealand Graphic, Volume V, Issue 43, 25 October 1890, Page 15
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