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If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O…

“If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If…” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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“If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!”

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem emphasizes that a mother’s love, tears, and prayers accompany a person through any extreme circumstance.

In simple terms: A mother’s support is constant through all hardships.

Key Takeaway

Rely on maternal love in adversity.

Themes

love family faith

Mood

nostalgic reverent

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • life crises
  • emotional support
  • spiritual reassurance
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

maternal devotion spiritual comfort

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who provides your steadfast support?
  • How do you honor those who help you?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone has a mother figure; support may vary.

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