The Mother Will Stand

Though harm by them to others has been done
The mother will stand by her daughter and son
She will tell you that the criminal conviction against them is wrong
That in the criminal sort her children does not belong
Even though by their actions others they do offend
On the support of their mother her children can depend
The good mother her children will never disown
I only do say what is already known
When her children do good things the mother feels proud
And of their praises she feels happy for to sing loud
When her children are harshly criticized she does take offense
And without hesitation springs to their defense
Though harm to others they are known to have done
The mother will stand by her daughter and son.