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They’d … They’d cuffed me when in error They’d hold me when I’d be ill They’d calm me when in terror They’d wave to make me still … They’d smooth my hair back on my head Before the camera’s eye They’d touch me when I went to bed They’d sooth me when I’d cry They’d wash a million dishes They’d fold a ton of clothes They’d help me with my wishes They’d warm my freezing nose They’d point at things for me to do They’d help me with my plans And that is why I miss so much My Loving Mothers' … hands.