A Mother's Reward

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A MOTHER'S REWARD
I do not ask that you repay
The hours of toil and pain
The sacrifice of youth and strength
Shall not have been in vain.
I do not ask for gratitude
But only this, my child,
That you shall life your life so well
My gifts be not defiled.
The nights I watched beside your crib,
The years of love and care
Will amply be repaid if once
I see you standing there--
An upright and an honest soul
On whom success has smiled,
That I may say with humble pride
"THAT is my child!"
--Author Unknown