Maternal

Do they who feel
As much do think
Do suffer; doubly so.
Yet stronger be.

Raised of that voice
Inborn, heart-deep
Shakes the sensitive nerves
To almost break
(When not faint for whose sake)
In sympathy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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