A Beautiful Poem

This is a beautiful poem that a dear friend of mine wrote.  She gave me permission to put it on my blog, but asked to remain anonymous.  It is a poem about the heart of woman.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Ever since your childhood

You’ve dreamed of your wedding day.

You would find your one true love,

And he’d steal your heart away.

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You’d look just like a fairy princess,

Like the one in your story book,

And you’d be happy, oh so happy,

Beaming each step you took.

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Down the aisle, toward your love,

All you’d see was his face,

He would take your hand in his,

And then your heart would race.

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You’d promise him your whole heart,

Your love, your strength, your life,

Because you’d wish for nothing more,

Than just to be his wife.

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Oh these are the dreams of childhood

Written on every girl’s heart,

We want to be beautiful, loved, and cherished

We want to play our part.

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But as you grew you began to lose

The hope of the dream come true,

No longer did you feel beautiful

And the pain within you grew

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You believed the lies that were told to you:

“Beauty is shiny hair

And tall, slim bodies, flawless skin,

And in the clothes you wear”

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But then one day you heard a voice

Call your name, soft and clear.

It was the voice of your loving God

Whispering in your ear.

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He said, “My beloved, lovely daughter

You are beautiful to Me,

My love for you does not depend

On anything man can see.”

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And then you knew that it was true

You are lovely in His eyes

You are desired, His spotless bride,

His most precious, valued prize.

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Oh the joy of being loved

Not for what you do,

Or how you look or what you say,

But just for being you.