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For Mom

She was there at the beginning
When the world was new to you -
She was there to turn to happy times
Those when, you were hurt or blue.

She was there to listen to your thoughts
And when you asked, to give advice -
She was there to tell you, \"Those don\'t match!\"
Or, \"Hon, you sure look nice.\"

She was there with you at nighttime
To help you say your prayers _
She was there to tell you... (continue reading)

The woman was old and ragged and gray And bent with the chill of the Winter's day.

The street was wet with a recent snow And the woman's feet were aged and slow.

She stood at the crossing and waited long, Alone, uncared for, amid the throng Of human beings who passed her by Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye.

Down the street with laughter and shout, Glad in the freedom of 'school let... (continue reading)