MY GIRLS--1942

They scatter sunshine where they go,
These precious little girls of mine,
The sick, the sad, the needy know 
The pleasure which they leave behind. 

With voices sweet, they sing their songs
To gladden those along the way
And leave their smiles to cheer them on,
To brighten many a dreary day.

They came to me in time of need,
Sweet cheer and help and comfort brought;
None but myself can ever know
How great the happiness they wrought.

There is a tie which binds us close,
For well I know they love each other.
As I love them, so they love me
Although I'm just their other mother.

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