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MY MOTHER (Mary Jane Earley)

By Tracey Magrann

 

 

Her folks came from Ireland on the boat

Speaking Gaelic, that’s no joke

 

One of nine girls, just one boy

When he was born, they jumped for joy

 

The girls all made a softball team

And basketball, too, it seems

 

Since there was only one little brother

They’d have to dance just with each other

 

She was, before their wedding date

Always Earley, sometimes late

 

As newlyweds, they needed money

She welded airplanes—I think that’s funny

 

In labor, she had to take a bus

And wade through snow to deliver us

 

For some moms, working is a “must”

But our Mom was always home with us

 

She taught me how to tie my shoes

Because they kept on coming loose

 

When Dad came home, I was proud to say

“Mom taught me how to tie my shoes today!”

 

Over a hot stove, she had to slave

Until they invented the microwave

 

Dinner for four in just five minutes flat

Already done?  Imagine that!

 

On holidays, believe you, me

Our house was quite a sight to see

 

Decorated wall to wall

Bought out King of Prussia Mall

 

The house always smelled nice, too

From perfume, incense, or beef stew

 

When invited to another’s home

She would never leave alone:

 

She always brought a hostess gift

Wrapped and ready in a jiff

 

For cocktail parties, she’d wear her best

Fancy, glittering evening dress

 

She cleans the house before the maid

The ones she hired had it made

 

She gave us comic books when leaving

For an adult-only evening

 

When leaving on a trip, I’d try

My best to make her stay—I’d cry

 

She’d say, “I know how to dry your eyes;

Look—I have for you a prize!

 

She always brought home souvenirs

From every country, far and near

 

When she’s in pain, she won’t complain

Typical of Mary Jane

 

Compared to all, she’s like no other

I’m proud to say she is My Mother