Wife and Mother

After reading Fulton Sheen's book on marriage I began think of my own attitudes and weaknesses. I also began to think about my wife.

Who is my wife? What am I to her and her to me?

Then I felt inspired to write in thanks for this gift that God has given me in marriage.

Wife

O woman born of
Woman's womb
The pain of Life
is yours to bare.
God gave you strength
to love and to care.
We joined with God
to bring new life.
That pain was short,
though life's reach
great heights.
You weep and laugh
and work all days.
As you take care of
your children and husband
each and everyday.
Your work is unsung,
but I see you.
Your love is strong
and it stays true.
The children grow
and we get old.
Then too soon
we will have to let go.
But your care never stops
and your love just grows.
Eternal peace will be yours forever
as you spend your life
for others.
I pray to God
to be by your side,
and ask
our bond never to sever.
Here on earth and in heaven,
for ever and ever.