Mennonite Mama and Her Child
The beautiful fuchsia crepe myrtles are enticing today
So Mennonite mama takes her child outside to play.
Child is enjoying dandelions, picking them for fun.
Her lovely homemade sunbonnet keeping out the sun.
Mama is trimming the crepe myrtles, taking limbs in for lunch.
To brighten her tidy clean home; she loves fuchsia a bunch.
They will look pretty on the table next to Grandma’s pretty lace.
She has to hurry, for man will be home soon. She picks up the pace.
They are diligent workers, this mom and her child.
They have created a meal of biscuits and gravy not mild.
Her husband loves a little spice in his gravy, so she does it up fine.
Then she and her daughter hang clothes on the line.
Their home is spotless, and their meal is the best.
They live simply, yet happily, and sew things inside their nest.
She is confident her daughter is growing up the right way.
She smiles as she watches Suzanna mimic her throughout their day.
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