Vintage hand painted Motto Picture ~ "To My Son" poem, water color

Old framed motto poems bring back memories and express sentiments anew. This lovely vintage example is titled "To My Son" and features features floral accents painted in water color. The poems reads as follows:

Do you know that your soul is of my soul such a part,

That you seem to be fiber and core of my heart?

None other can pain me as you, dear, can do,

None other can please me or praise me as you.


Remember the world will be quick with its blame,

If shadow or stain ever darken your name,

"Like mother like son" is a saying so true

The world will judge largely of mother by you.


Be yours then the task, if task it should be,

To force the proud world to do homage to me,

Be sure it will say when its verdict you've won,

She reaped as she sowed. Lo! This is her son.


Measuring about 12 x 7.5 inches and in the original frame, the original sticker remains on the back side as shown. The condition is excellent with just a little age dust under the glass, but I decided to leave this intact and not separate it for cleaning. Good for display as is. The poetry is written in simple calligraphy and the poem is attributed to Margaret Johnstone Graftin. Frame is in lovely condition as well and gold tone.