As You Marry

As your journey in life takes a new turn,
may you know there are always new lessons to learn.
Your steps are not mapped, but may they be steady;
your hands when they're needed, be willing and ready,
your tears not excessive, but honest and pure;
decisions be righteous, though you may be unsure.
May crooked paths straighten, with perseverance and prayer;
may the way you see others be kind and be fair.
May your dreams keep you reaching, and sometimes come true;
your strenghth conquer pain when its challenging you.
May anger recede like the sea from the sand;
may forgiveness be held in the palm of your hand.
May your words be a comfort, your touch, care and grace,
May you greet each new day with happy embrace.
May your eyes hold the shine of a twinkling star,
and may you always have faith in the person you are.

1/05/01
Dedicated to my daughter, Jaquie