I will always love you,
That is all I can do,
For you are my dear child,
And I want the best for you.

I will always love you,
Because planted in my heart
At you conception was the fact that
You were a welcome part

Of the family we were having,
The miracle of LIFE,
That wonderful fulfillment
In being a mother and wife.

I will always love you,
No matter where you are,
No matter what your conditions
Or whether you live near or far.

I will always love you
Because ETERNITY IS NOW,
Not in the distant future,
But in the when, where and how

Of just ordinary living
Breath by breath, day by day
So that we become content at last
In what transpires when we pray.

God made us as a family group,
Imperfect though it may be,
And I hope your NEW YEAR will bring you
What will make you joyful and happy!

by Margaret Millet Tracy

copyright © Margaret Millet Tracy 2001