The Athenaeum. (Atlanta, GA) 1898-1925, November 01, 1922, Image 7
Official Publication of the Students of
orehouse College and Spelman Seminarg
Atlanta, Georgia
LINES TO MOTHER
By Grady Farley, Ac. ’25.
Who is that one that lives on earth,
A vivid forn^ of love,
That fills m,y heart with ardent mirth
And lifts my soul above?
The words that from her sweet lips fall
Are kind, spotless and pure;
Her hair is like the leaves of fall,
Her thoughts are great and true.
Why did you nurse and care for me?
What use am I to you?
Will ever I return to thee
Thy love, and love thee true?
You sought nfe in the mfid-night hour
And stood beside my bed,
And prayed to God to give you pow’r,
That I’d be rightly led.
Though fate may make me from you part
And bring to you sad days,
I’ll bear you ever in n^y heart
And love you, dear, always.