As truly as the male.

A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY.

You soft, pink, moving thing!

Young limbs that crave

Motion as free as zephyr-lifted wave;

Uneasy with the push of unlearned powers!

Exploring slowly through half-conscious hours;

With what rich new surprise and joy you feel

Your own will move yourself from head to heel!

So, let me swaddle you in bandage tight,