Nobody Knows But Mother

Nobody Knows But Mother

Nobody knows of the work it makes 
To keep the home together, 
Nobody knows of the steps it takes,
Nobody knows - but mother. 

Nobody listens to childish woes, 
Which kisses only smother; 
Nobody's pained by naughty blows, 
Nobody - only mother. 

Nobody knows of the sleepless care 
Bestowed on baby brother; 
Nobody knows of the tender prayer, 
Nobody - only mother. 

Nobody knows of the lessons taught 
Of loving one another; 
Nobody knows of the patience sought, 
Nobody - only mother. 

Nobody knows of the anxious fears, 
Lest darlings may not weather 
The storm of life in after years, 
Nobody knows - but mother. 

Nobody kneels at the throne above 
To thank the Heavenly Father 
For that sweetest gift - a mother's love;
Nobody can - but mother.