"Who fed me from her gentle breast, / And hush’d me in her arms to rest...".
Ann Taylor (1782–1866) and her sister Jane—famous for writing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"—crafted verses that became staples for generations. "My Mother" uses a repetitive, rhythmic structure that asks a series of questions, each answered by the heartfelt refrain: "My Mother". my mother by ann taylor mp3 download
The poem captures universal experiences of early childhood, including: "Who fed me from her gentle breast, /