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Poem
March 17, 1920
Evening Capital And Maryland Gazette
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
What is this article about?
A lyrical tribute to a portrait of the poet's mother, describing her elegant attire, features, and timeless youthful charm, expressing enduring love.
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My Mother's Portrait
Dainty 'kerchief white as snow,
given just fifty years ago;
Hair smoothed back in rows of curls.
Round her neck a rope of pearls,
That's my mother.
High-heeled slippers white and small,
And they make her look so tall;
Brocade gown down to her feet.
Yes, from tip to toe she's sweet,
That's my mother.
But the best and sweetest grace
Is her lovely flower face;
Rosy cheeks and dainty nose,
Lips the color of a rose,
That's my mother.
Little maiden, though you're old,
Time can never steal the gold
From the ripples of your hair;
You will never know a care,
My sweet mother.
Little maid of olden time,
'Tis for you I write this rhyme:
Never you will older be.
There you hang and smile at me,
My sweet mother.
Eugenie Du Mourier.
Dainty 'kerchief white as snow,
given just fifty years ago;
Hair smoothed back in rows of curls.
Round her neck a rope of pearls,
That's my mother.
High-heeled slippers white and small,
And they make her look so tall;
Brocade gown down to her feet.
Yes, from tip to toe she's sweet,
That's my mother.
But the best and sweetest grace
Is her lovely flower face;
Rosy cheeks and dainty nose,
Lips the color of a rose,
That's my mother.
Little maiden, though you're old,
Time can never steal the gold
From the ripples of your hair;
You will never know a care,
My sweet mother.
Little maid of olden time,
'Tis for you I write this rhyme:
Never you will older be.
There you hang and smile at me,
My sweet mother.
Eugenie Du Mourier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What keywords are associated?
Mother Portrait
Youthful Beauty
Enduring Affection
Family Memory
What entities or persons were involved?
Eugenie Du Mourier.
Poem Details
Title
My Mother's Portrait
Author
Eugenie Du Mourier.
Subject
Portrait Of The Poet's Mother
Key Lines
Dainty 'Kerchief White As Snow,
Given Just Fifty Years Ago;
That's My Mother.
Little Maiden, Though You're Old,
Time Can Never Steal The Gold
My Sweet Mother.