My Mother the War
She borders the pavement. Flanks avenues.Parades pass --white glove attended by my Mother the War.
She'll raise a shaft, lift a banner, toss a rose -- Mother the War.
Mother the War. Mommy --the War.
Mother the War.
She knows every neighbor. Chats at their doors.
Compare economize electric appliances --Mother the War
Come share tea and sit by my cradle with my Mother the War.
Mother the War, Mommy --the War.
Mother the War.
Forsaken vigil, 3 years each tour.
Hands of god enfold him prayed Mother the War
Haunt a doorway, beg a postman, is there word? for Mother the War
My Mother the War
Mommy?
5 black stars
In bitter defiance, she's spiting the corps
Wet a brood short league for combat --Mother the War
Well acquainted with sorrow with grief, --Mother the War
Mother the War
Folded lace, carrion and blood soaked robes.
Folded lace, carrion, blood soaked shroud!
My Mother the War
Eoh, eoh
My mother
Mother
Mother
Mommy
Familiarity Breeds Contempt
