A Defense Of Father

A Defense of Father
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Nobody knows the money it takes
To keep the home together;
Nobody knows of the debt it makes,
Nobody knows-but father

Nobody’s told that the boys need shoes
And girls hats with a feather:
Nobody else old clothes must choose,
Nobody-only father

Nobody hears that the coal and wood
And flour’s out together;
Nobody else must make them good,
Nobody-only father

Nobody’s hand in the pocket goes
So often, wondering whether
There’s any end to the wants of those
Dependent-only father

Nobody thinks where the money will come
To pay the bills that gather;
Nobody feels so blue and glum;
Nobody-only father

Nobody tries so hard to lay
Up something for bad weather,
And runs behind, do what he may,
Nobody-only father

Nobody comes from the world’s cruel storm
To meet dent ones who gather
Around with loving welcome warm,
Nobody does-but father

Nobody knows of the home life pure,
Watened over by a mother
Where rest and bliss are all secure,
Nobody can-but father
-Atchison Globe