Nobody knows of the work it makes To keep the home together, Nobody knows of the steps it takes, Nobody knows–but mother. Nobody listens to childish woes, Which kisses only smother; Nobody’s pained by naughty blows, Nobody–only mother. Nobody knows of the sleepless care Bestowed on baby brother; Nobody knows of the tender prayer, Nobody–only … Read more
Many years ago three soldiers, hungry and weary of battle, came upon a small village. The villagers, suffering a meager harvest and the many years of war, quickly hid what little they had to eat and met the three at the village square, wringing their hands and bemoaning the lack of anything to eat. The … Read more
We’ve added to our family tree A stronger one to make A child from another plant Has become our new namesake. Just as a limb is grafted From one tree to another, It alters and improves the plant Making it, uniquely, like no other. Our family tree has been improved Adoption made this so. For … Read more