Somebody’s Mother

The poem is set on

The poem is set on a winter day with snow-covered streets. An old woman stands at a crowded crossing, trying to cross the busy street. The cold weathe

The poem shows a clear contrast

The poem shows a clear contrast between the behavior of most children who rush past the old woman without helping, and one special boy who stops to as

The helpful boy pauses beside

The helpful boy pauses beside the old woman and whispers softly, offering to help her cross the street. He guides her trembling feet safely across, us

The boy explains to his friends

The boy explains to his friends that the old woman is 'somebody's mother' and deserves respect. He hopes that someday, if his own mother needs help, s

At the end of the poem

At the end of the poem, the old woman prays for God to bless the kind boy, calling him 'somebody's son and pride and joy.' She recognizes his noble ch