Jersey Journal/1932/Mother Mine

Mother Mine

The trees, the flowers, the gorgeous sun

Are joining together with me

To make this day a most joyous one

For the friend who is dearest to me.

Yes, she is dearer to me than the others by far,

She has devoted her life to my teaching,

And I'm trying to live up to this wonderful star

But in vain am I ever reaching.

I'm speaking of Mother and asking God's blessing

On her whom I love so true, Let each daughter and son make this pledge as one

And life will be richer for you.

- Naida Muriel Freudenberg