she borders the pavement. flanks avenues. the parades pass. white glove attended by. my mother the war. she'll raise a shaft. lift a banner. toss a rose. my mother the war. she knows every neighbor. chats at their doors. compare. econosize electric appliances. come share tea. and a seat by my. cradle with. my mother the war. forsaken vigil. three years each tour. hands of God enfold him. prayed mother of the war. haunt a doorway. beg a postman. is there word. for mother the war. 5 black stars. in bitter defiance. she's spitting the corps. wet a brood. short league for combat. my mother the war. well acquainted. with sorrow. with grief. my mother the war. folded lace. carrion and. blood soaked robes. folded lace. carrion. blood soaked. shroud. my mother the war