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Here is a more complete version of the poem.

The Reading Mother -- Strickland Gillilan

               I had a Mother who read to me
               Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea,
               Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,
               "Blackbirds" stowed in the hold beneath.

               I had a Mother who read me lays
               Of ancient and gallant and golden days;
               Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,
               Which every boy has the right to know.

               I had a Mother who read me tales
               Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,
               True to his trust till his tragic death,
               Faithfulness blent with his final breath.

               I had a Mother who read me things
               That wholesome life to the boy heart brings --
               Stories that stir with an upward touch,
               Oh, that each mother of boys were such!

               You may have tangible wealth untold;
               Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
               Richer than I you can never be --
               I had a Mother who read to me.

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