Eight brothers that stair-step down,
From twenty-six to eight.
When she finds they have a need,
She does not hesitate.

She conceived each one in love,
And raised them with it too.
She makes every sacrifice.
Rewards for her are few.

On the other side of life,
A golden crown will wait,
Holding eight stars upon it,
Just past heaven’s gate.



Lavender Leigh
January 27, 2004