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There was a woman, Hannah Cox was her name
Convicted of a crime that brought her shame
Two little children, Flora and Mary
Were found drowned, lifeless and scary.
The year was 1901, the month of June
When this tragic story came into tune
A destitute mother, deserted by her man
Left alone to fend, she had a tough plan.
Five children to raise, with no money or home
She had to depend on her neighbours alone
To feed her children, to keep them alive
She had to fight, had to strive.
Her husband's drunken habits left them in debt
With no place to live, they had to fret
A bailiff was sent to collect the rent
But Hannah had nothing, she couldn't make a dent.
On the morning of the 14th, she was seen on the canal
With her children in tow, it was a sad gal
The boatman said he saw her with her little ones
He asked about her job, she said it was a middling one.
Later, she went to the police station, in a state of distress
She said she had thrown her children into the canal, no less
She had no money, no food, she was homeless and alone
She loved her children dearly, they were all she had known.
The children were found tied together with an apron
It was a tragic sight, something to be mourned
When examined by doctors, she was in a weak state
With marked signs of mental disorder, it was a terrible fate.
The jury found her guilty, but not responsible for her act
She had lost her reason, her mind had been attacked
The judge ordered her detention during the King's pleasure
But he thought permanent detention would be a measure too severe.
This tragic story is one we must remember
A mother's desperation led to a heartbreaking surrender
May we learn from this and provide help when we can
So that no mother has to face such a tragic plan.