In honor of
Mother's Day
I thought I would share my favorite quote:
"You may have tangible wealth untold:
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be ~
I had a Mother who read to me."
~Strickland W. Gillilan~
The Reading Mother
Being the mother of 4 incredible sons, I have always loved this quote but it became more meaningful for me with each passing year as I watched my sons grow into awesome young men!
Most people may know the short verse above but many have never seen the whole poem. Since it is in public domain, I thought I'd share it here.
I hope you enjoy it!
The Reading Mother
I had a Mother who read to me
Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea,
Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,
“Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath.
I had a Mother who read me lays
Of ancient and gallant and golden days;
Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,
Which every boy has a right to know.
I had a Mother who read me tales
Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,
True to his trust till his tragic death,
Faithfulness blent with his final breath.
I had a Mother who read me the things
That wholesome life to the boy heart brings
Stories that stir with an
upward touch,
Oh, that each mother of boys were such.
You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be --
I had a Mother who read to me.
~Strickland W. Gillilan~
and together as a family!
ENJOY!
Cute post! love the picture of the little feet :)
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I agree with this poem, I started reading to my first baby while I was nursing her, and kept on with the next four (the last two I didn't get til they we're teens). My children are all awesome readers now (ages 28 to 13)and my oldest has passed it on to her baby's. Thank you for visiting my In My Garden blog, I'm following you back. Awesome blog you have!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote, love it!
ReplyDeleteBoth poems are lovely. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Mother's Day
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I loved this, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo true, about reading to your kids!! As a teacher and a mom I applaud this post :-)
ReplyDeleteconvicts me to read more to my children! thanks:)
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I love the pictures of the tiny toes! So cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem! Some of the sweetest times I have had with my son are when we read together.
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