Women have always been on the fore front of any conflict! They might not be in the physical trenches, but they are there in time of need. During these past few weeks I've been thinking about women who are helping anyway they can--like I did with my quilt tops for kids. I've spoken to many women who came up with a game plan to aid and assist and it carried it out.
It takes us back to the very first war--women on the home front wondered what they
could do for their soldiers--knitting was essential. Needles, threads and hands quick
to act were effective in the time of need!
Loved this poster from 1919-- and then the poem that follows
gives you an insight into the mind of women on the homefront.
"Portrait of a Mother by Violet Gillespie
Knit two and purl one;
Stir the fire and knit again.
And oh, my son, my only son,
I think of you in wind and rain,
In rain and wind, 'neath fire and shell,
Going along the road to hell
On earth in wind and rain.
My little son, my only son . . .
Knit two and purl one ;
Stir the fire and knit again.
Knit two and purl one ;
Knit again and stir the fire.
And oh, my son, my only son,
I work for you and never tire ;
I never tire, but work and pray
Every hour of night and day.
Awake, asleep, I never tire,
My little son, my only son . . .
Knit two and purl one ;
Knit again and stir the fire.
Knit two and purl one;
Stir the fire and knit again.
And oh, my son, for another’s son
My hands are working. The wind and rain
Are shrill without. But you are gone
To a quiet land. I shall come anon
And find you, out of this wind and rain;
But I’m working now for another’s son,
Knit two and purl one;
Stir the fire and knit again. "
