A MOTHER’S anger and her love exist side by
side in her; but she is careful to remember the
difference between them. Her irritation passes in
a moment when it arises; her love never ceases.
She knows how to teach lessons that make life
sweet; assuredly, nothing interrupts her love.
Before the due time comes, what she says is make-
believe; but she knows when the time does come,
and gives her child what is best for it. She makes
no promises on his behalf, and lets no one torment
him; though she frightens her own baby by
telling him there’s a snake coming. Tuka
says, She takes good care of her children’s life;
she trembles for them and draws them to her side.
side in her; but she is careful to remember the
difference between them. Her irritation passes in
a moment when it arises; her love never ceases.
She knows how to teach lessons that make life
sweet; assuredly, nothing interrupts her love.
Before the due time comes, what she says is make-
believe; but she knows when the time does come,
and gives her child what is best for it. She makes
no promises on his behalf, and lets no one torment
him; though she frightens her own baby by
telling him there’s a snake coming. Tuka
says, She takes good care of her children’s life;
she trembles for them and draws them to her side.