Only for the laughter of man's heart,

And the joy that triumphs therein,

And the sport that is in his heart,

Wherewith he mocketh us,

Wherewith he playeth with us,

Wherewith he trampleth upon us.

Us, who conceive and bear him;

Us, who bring him forth;

Who feed him in the womb, and at the breast and at the knee:

Whom he calleth Mother,