English poem
Other Little Mothers
by Carolyn Wells (1862–1942)
The Little Mothers of the rich Are really works of art, They are dressed up to such a pitch In frocks so fine and smart.
They do not have to take the charge Of baby boys or girls; No, they have dolls exceeding large With silky, flaxen curls.
Ah, Mothers in Society, Accept this reasoning sound; Dolls far less troublesome would be Than children bothering round.