Mother, I cannot Mind my Wheel

written by


« Reload image

Mother, I cannot mind my wheel;
 My fingers ache, my lips are dry:
Oh! if you felt the pain I feel!
 But Oh, who ever felt as I!

No longer could I doubt him true;
 All other men may use deceit:
He always said my eyes were blue,
 And often swore my lips were sweet.

© Heather Fuller