Joy

He gives me strength,
   Strength to face everyday with a smile,
 The strength to say no.

He gives me courage,
   The courage to confront my fears,
 The courage to love.

He gives me hope,
   Hope that one day this man, this child of
 God, could become my better half.

He...gives...me...Joy!
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September 16, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Amen! What a lovely message. Blessings to you for sharing it. You may want to change the category of this poem from I do not know to free verse. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent here. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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September 16, 2008 at 8:03 PM
And that i something that I believe we all deserve - God Bless
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