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The mother

Sleep tight, my child dear. Mother is here, nothing to fear. If the child snatcher, comes at our steps. I will stab him with my own hands. ~Byeol

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2025 7:53:00 AM

A mother’s protective instinct is a powerful thing. Thanks for your visit.

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/25/2025 2:51:00 PM

Wow, this one takes a sharp turn from soothing to intense! It starts off as a tender lullaby, but that last line delivers a chilling, protective fierceness. The contrast is striking and really drives home the idea of a mother’s unwavering devotion—and the lengths she’d go to in order to protect her child.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/25/2025 5:11:00 AM

Sounds about right. Mothers may be afraid, when alone, but become dangerous and heroic as bears when they are in protect mode.