[Geee]

The Reading Mom
Strickland Gillilan

I had a Mother who read to me
Saga of pirates who scoured the sea,
Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,
“Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath.             
 
 I had a mother who read to 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!                
 
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.
 
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.
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.

[Geee]

Have a good day everyone. Have to get my time on the treadmill out of the way, pick up my grandson, drop the dogs off at home and head to the county fair. Looks like the weather will co-operate.

Mozartlover. So sorry that you seem to have the flu. My sister also had it, got better and had a relapse. Lasted 10 days. Take care of yourself.