"THE COURAGE TO GO ON"
Dear God,
Remind me that no matter what,
Let not my Eyes be blinded by
Inspire me to put my Fears,
Give me the restful Sleep I need,
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"Only Me"
I am only me,
I love, I laugh,
Some days I'm funny
I am a loyal
I am a mother,
I can be sweet and shy
I am not perfect,
My logic is... all my own,
I have many facets,
" Women have strengths that amaze men."
They smile when they want to scream.
Women wait by the phone for a
Woman friends keep secrets you told
Women have special qualities about them.
They walk and talk the extra mile to
They write to the editor,
They don't take "no" for an answer when
They can wipe a tear, cover a cut and
They eat a little so their family
They love unconditionally.
They will rush to be by your side
They know that a hug and kiss can
She can make a romantic evening unforgettable.
They don't mind standing in the shadows.
Women come in all sizes,
They can cry and laugh at the same time.
And all they want back is a hug,
They want to touch you in a way that will
One touch can turn a bad day into
If you are a woman, this was sent
If you are a man and received this,
When I am Lonely and,
Perhaps I feel Despair.
Let not my ailing Heart forget,
That YOU hear every Prayer..
I do or fail to do,
There still is Hope for as long
As I have FAITH in YOU..
Some Folly I commit.
But help me to regret my Wrong,
And to make up for it..
Upon a hidden Shelf,
And in the Future never to
Be SORRY for Myself.
Before another Dawn,
And Bless me in the Morning with
"THE COURAGE TO GO ON.."
That's all I can be
No more, no less,
Don't second guess
I live and I cry,
I've wished, at times
That I could die
Others I'm not,
Sometimes I'm in overdrive
And cannot stop
And honest friend,
You can know I'll be here
Until the end
My children... my greatest gift,
The smiles on their faces
Always give me a lift
Or sassy and bold,
I'm quite a handful
Or so I've been told
I do have my faults,
Like when I get scared
I put up high walls
At times... misunderstood,
Because I don't always do things
For my own good
Like a diamond, you see
I am only "Me"
And that's all I can be....
They carry children,
they carry hardships,
they carry burdens...
but they hold happiness,
love and joy.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and
laugh when they are nervous...
"safe at home call" from a friend after a
snowy drive home.
them years ago and never bring it up again.
They volunteer for good causes.
They are childcare workers, executives,
attorneys, stay-at-home moms,
biker babes and your neighbors.
They wear suits, they wear jeans,
they wear uniforms.
get their children in the right
schools and for getting their family
the right health care.
their congressmen and to
"the powers that be"
for things that make for a better life.
they believe there is a better solution.
pat you on the back at the same time.
can have more.
They rush to school to pick up
a sick child.
They stick a love note in their
husband's lunch box.
They do without new shoes so that
their children can have them.
They go to scout meetings and
are chaperones on class trips.
They go to the doctor with a
frightened friend.
They don't make excuses for defending
their family or friends.
They give a friend some money in
times of trouble.
They are loyal, honest and forgiving.
They are smart, knowing that knowledge IS power.
But they still know how to use their
softer side to make a point.
They can stay up a little longer to talk
to someone who needs a friend.
when you are lonely.
They will give up their favorite TV show
to help with homework or read
a bedtime story.
heal a broken heart.
She can bring out the best in her
husband, children and friends.
They are not there to push, but to
gently encourage.
They are cheerleaders, teachers, lovers
and important in many peoples daily lives
in all colors and shapes.
They live in homes, apartments,
cabins and trailers.
They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail
you to show how much they care about you
They can be sad and hopeful at the same time.
Women do more than just give birth
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
a smile and for you to do the same to
people you come in contact with.
make you share your goodness with others.
a better one.
One extra minute of her time will
make a child feel special.
One more kiss will make her
husband feel loved.
to you by someone who respects you as
a woman and who sees many
of your qualities in this letter.
you were chosen because
you need to honor and appreciate
what women do.