Author Gerard Manley Hopkins Mothers are doubtless happier for their babes And risen sons: yet are the childless free From tears shed over children's graves. So those who [hold?] Thee° Take their peculiar thorns and natural pain Among the lilies and thy good domain. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4 (2 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments