Rose Baldry's poem: I promise

The following poem was sent to us from a reader in response to an article we featured in the September 2004 issue of Homemakers magazine titled: "Who are You?" We'd like to thank Rose Baldry for sharing this poem on Homemakers.com.

I, woman-mother, take this life
set before me, and promise
to live it, starting today
to the fullest.

To love myself as I have loved
all others.
To give myself room to stretch
and space to grow

I, woman-mother, promise to be
patient, kind, and understanding
to every move I make -
no matter what direction I take.

To know that, as I grow,
so shall they around me
and they shall also
have the peace and understanding
that comes with love - in abundance

I, woman-mother, take this life
and promise to live it
to the fullest.
To grow and change with each
passing day.
Forever and ever. Amen.

Rose Baldry, Burnaby, B.C.