This I Give
Life isn't easy. Some things are worth the sacrifice.
with this rose
I share the pain
of heart pricked deep by thorns
with this ring
I show how life
can circle and confine
with this home
I give you rest
from toil that surely waits
with this vow
I pledge my all
as little as that seems
with this child
I give you what
my own soul wants to be
with this love
I add them all
in one conflicting gift
take this rose
take this ring
let them hear the sunrise sing
take this home
take this vow
all will be ok somehow
take this child
take this love
heaven waits for us above
� Copyright 2000 Travis B. Roper, all rights reserved
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