Literature clues: 6 of Pentacles

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 11 Jun 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

allibee	11 Jun 2003
I love this one :O) What card am I? Somebody's Mother THE woman was old and ragged and gray And bent with the chill of the Winter's day. The street was wet with a recent snow And the woman's feet were aged and slow. She stood at the crossing and waited long, Alone, uncared for, amid the throng Of human beings who passed her by Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eyes. Down the street, with laughter and shout, Glad in the freedom of "school let out," Came the boys like a flock of sheep, Hailing the snow piled white and deep. Past the woman so old and gray Hastened the children on their way. Nor offered a helping hand to her -- So meek, so timid, afraid to stir Lest the carriage wheels or the horses' feet Should crowd her down in the slippery street. At last came one of the merry troop, The gayest laddie of all the group: He paused beside her and whispered low, "I'll help you cross, if you wish to go." Her aged hand on his strong young arm She placed, and so, without hurt or harm, He guided the trembling feet along, Proud that his own were firm and strong. Then back again to his friends he went, His young heart happy and well content. "She's somebody's mother, boys, you know, For all she's aged and poor and slow. "And I hope some fellow will lend a hand To help my mother, you understand, "If ever she's poor and old and gray, When her own dear boy is far away." And "somebody's mother" bowed low her head In her home that night, and the prayer she said Was "God be kind to the noble boy, Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!" Mabel Down (Northam) Brine - (1816 - 1913), American Children's Writer A.

allibee	12 Jun 2003
bump!

allibee	13 Jun 2003
OOOOOkkayy..... There's a bit of an empty echo on these games at the moment! I am not a Court Card, nor am I a Major A.

Kaz	13 Jun 2003
5 coins. if its correct, i am not into english lit, so i cant give you a next question.....

allibee	13 Jun 2003
I can see where you got that guess from Kaz, but not quite the right answer. It's more about how the poem finally resolves itself. What is the minor quality invoved with both parties? A.

temperlyne	13 Jun 2003
hmm, the old woman took care of her son, the young man took care of the old woman. feels like the 6 of coins to me

allibee	13 Jun 2003
Yayyy! Exactly Temperlyne Your turn :O) Allibee P.S....Remember to start a new thread :O)

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