The reading mother

时间：2008-03-14 03:15:35

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By Strickland Gillian

　　I had a Mother who read to me

　　Sagas¹ of pirates who scoured² the sea

　　Gulasses clenched³ in their yellow teeth，

　　"Blackbirds" stowed in the hold beneath.

　　I had a Mother who read me lays

　　Of ancient and gallant⁴ and golden days；

　　Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe， Which every boy has the right to know.

　　I had a Mother who read me tales

　　Of Gelert teh hound of the hills of Wales，

　　True to his trust till his tragic⁵ death，

　　Faithfulness blent with his final breath.

　　I had a Mother who read me things

　　That wholesome⁶ life to the boy heart brings ——

　　Stories that stir with an upward touch，

　　Oh， that each mother of boys were such.

　　You may have tangible⁷ wealth untold⁸；

　　Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.

　　Richer than I can never be ——

　　I had a Mother who read to me.

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1 sagas
n.萨迦（尤指古代挪威或冰岛讲述冒险经历和英雄业绩的长篇故事）( saga的名词复数 )；（讲述许多年间发生的事情的）长篇故事；一连串的事件（或经历）；一连串经历的讲述（或记述）
参考例句：
Artwork depicted the historical sagas and biblical tales for the illiterate faithful. 墙上的插图为不识字的信徒描绘了历史传说和圣经故事。来自互联网 It will complete one of the most remarkable transfer sagas in English football. 到时候，英格兰史上最有名的转会传奇故事之一将落下帷幕。来自互联网

2 scoured
走遍（某地）搜寻（人或物）( scour的过去式和过去分词 )；（用力）刷；擦净；擦亮
参考例句：
We scoured the area for somewhere to pitch our tent. 我们四处查看，想找一个搭帐篷的地方。 The torrents scoured out a channel down the hill side. 急流沿着山腰冲刷出一条水沟。

3 clenched
v.紧握，抓紧，咬紧( clench的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
He clenched his fists in anger. 他愤怒地攥紧了拳头。 She clenched her hands in her lap to hide their trembling. 她攥紧双手放在腿上，以掩饰其颤抖。来自《简明英汉词典》

4 gallant
adj.英勇的，豪侠的；(向女人)献殷勤的
参考例句：
Huang Jiguang's gallant deed is known by all men. 黄继光的英勇事迹尽人皆知。 These gallant soldiers will protect our country.这些勇敢的士兵会保卫我们的国家的。

5 tragic
adj.悲剧的，悲剧性的，悲惨的
参考例句：
The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。 Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。

6 wholesome
adj.适合；卫生的；有益健康的；显示身心健康的
参考例句：
In actual fact the things I like doing are mostly wholesome.实际上我喜欢做的事大都是有助于增进身体健康的。 It is not wholesome to eat without washing your hands.不洗手吃饭是不卫生的。

7 tangible
adj.有形的，可触摸的，确凿的，实际的
参考例句：
The policy has not yet brought any tangible benefits.这项政策还没有带来任何实质性的好处。 There is no tangible proof.没有确凿的证据。

8 untold
adj.数不清的，无数的
参考例句：
She has done untold damage to our chances.她给我们的机遇造成了不可估量的损害。 They suffered untold terrors in the dark and huddled together for comfort.他们遭受着黑暗中的难以言传的种种恐怖，因而只好挤在一堆互相壮胆。