Natalie Merchant - My Mother The War lyrics

[Verse 1:] She borders the pavement Flanks avenues Parades pa** White glove attended by [Chorus:] My mother the war [Verse 2:] She'll raise a shaft Lift a banner Toss a rose [Chorus] [Verse 3:] She knows every neighbor Chats at their doors Compare Econo-size electric appliances Come share tea And a seat by my Cradle with [Chorus] [Verse 4:] Forsaken vigil Three years each tour Hands of god enfold him Prayed mother of war Haunt a doorway Beg a postman Is there word For mother the war 5 black stars In bitter defiance She's spiting the corps Wet a brood Short league for combat [Chorus] [Verse 5:] Well acquainted With sorrow With grief [Chorus] [Verse 5:] Folded lace Carrion Blood soaked robes Folded lace Carrion Blood soaked Shroud [Chorus]