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Show 1 CITIZENS CORNER I w A mother is weary when days work is done, St Battles and trials through the long hours won. mt. U Picking up toys, crushed crackers and such, K t Sometimes it seems like it's just to much! B jf Wiping up mustard from the floor B T Or washing crayon marks off the door. f Moping up water after their bath, n? Helping to solve problems in math. wt Mending a tear in old faded jeans, . K Always the last minute they need something it seems. K Finding a school book that's way over due, B Hunting down Rover to find Billy's shoe. B And up in the tree sits Fluffy the cat, B "But Mom, Fluffy can't get down from that!" B Kissing the bump on the head, all better, B "Can't make it tonight," is the word from the sitter. M Baby formula is just right to feed . . . -ft Billy's locked out of the bathroom and quite in need. Wf At last, when supper is cleared away v And T.V. is dead for another day. l Daddy is resting in his soft easy-chair And Mama is ready to pull out her hairt ft The kids are all ready to jump into bed, IS She places a kiss on each wee head. If Tells Billy, "It's not nice to bite." And tucks them in bed and turns out the light. B . With a heavy sigh she starts down stairs, It, But a small little voice says, "Mama, our prayers." F.t Each in turn kneel at her side, C "And thanks Dear Lord for the pony ride. E Bless Daddy, baby and sister Sue, Bless our Mama 'cause she needs you too." With a tear in her eye she kisses them all And tip-toes quietly Into the hall. tflsm, Her heart is light and trials of the day fWswBSSL Have all softly slipped away. fvrjMSft She props up her feet to rest a bit, ,f..v It feels so nice just to sit. iLX "Mom, I need a drink!" (ji3' IHS Donelda Brinkerhoff 5flb"Jv JSr (AdelnorAlddir) r?ig Tropic, Utah 84776 BBrfb t j |