I've never known a love like this,
   One so pure and kind;
A love that gives me hope and strength,
   And also peace of mind.

I've been burned so many times before,
   By lovers in my past;
Each time I thought I'd try again,
   It proved to never last.

I didn't want to try again,
    my plan was to be alone;
I'd harden my poor broken heart
   and just make it on my own!

Then one day, I saw you there,
   you sent shivers down my spine;
I knew no matter what,
    I had to make you mine!

You looked at me with longing eyes,
    I felt like such a child;
My mind, my dreams and my heart
   all just running wild!

So here we are, going strong,
   I promise you my all;
I'll be your strength and support
    to never let you fall!

I'll make you smile and make you laugh
   to never see you blue;
I'll give you everything I am
   to show my love is true!

You've given me so much more
   than all I could dream of;
Feeling you, hold me tight,
    my "safe place" in your love!

Here we go, once again
   both trying a new start;
You'll never be alone again
   'cause I've given you my heart!

I think about the first time I saw you,
    the way you smiled at me;
your piercing gaze and little wink,
   still fills me with such glee!

I never knew remembering a look,
   Could make me smile so much;
Or that I'd feel my whole body shiver,
   From just your simple touch.

It's the little things you do to me,
   Like just holding my hand;
Your arms wrapped around my waist,
   Hugging me, as I stand.

Your longing eyes and gentle kiss,
   Filled with pure emotion;
The way you hold and protect me,
   Prove your true devotion.

Now I get to fall asleep each night,
   Beside you, in our bed;
With the biggest smile across my face,
  from thoughts of you, in my head!

There is so much I have planned now,
All in this coming year;
Everything I look forward to,
Is because of you, my Dear.

I'm finally to this point in life,
I want to do what's right;
There's too much to be grateful for,
And for that, I'll gladly fight!

I've made mistakes and done some things,
Of which I need to be free;
But now's the time to be the woman,
And mother I want to be!

I find such peace and calm,
In times i turn to God;
A way of life, still new to me,
At times can be quite odd.

I have my son, who's growing strong,
And stands out from the crowd;
He's becoming such a gentleman,
And for that, I'm truly proud!

I have my baby girl, my rose,
A beauty that one can't hide;
So wise beyond her years,
That words just cant describe!

I have my family, that helps me still,
After everything I've done;
They've forgiven me and support me
And love beyond reason!

If thats not enough, I found a man,
To help me through my life;
To share with me all the love and joy,
The sorrow, pain and strife.

I have so much, I hold so dear,
And all I'm grateful for;
A fresh new start, a brand new year
And all still left in store!

Where would I be right now,
   Without you in my life?
Still trying to cope with all my
   Sorrow, pain and strife.

I had such emptiness and pain,
    Deep within my heart;
Kept looking for some new way,
    Some fresh, brand new start.

I didn't know which way to turn,
   Which path I should try next;
It didn't matter how simple the choice,
   I was always so perplexed.

Then you came into my life one day,
   Just like a gentle breeze;
You brought with you such peace and calm,
   And set my mind at ease.

Now I have a life of love and joy,
   Full of real direction;
A life that makes me truly happy,
   One of true perfection!

Its because of you, I have so much,
  All I'm thankful for;
You taught me well and showed me how
  To love so much more!

You wiped away my tears each time,
   With just your gentle touch;
I never knew it was possible
   To admire one so much!

You have such strength and hope,
   A beauty, in and out;
With so much faith and love
  That shatter any doubt!

I know at times I've let you down,
   And broken your poor heart;
Yet you'd still stand strong and help
   And always done your part!

I know sometimes I might not say,
  How much you mean to me;
You're the perfect example of woman and mom,
   I always want to be!

Life is a game in which we play,  
That starts every dawn;
Made up of pieces and a board,
Knights,  bishops and a pawn.

The object of it all,
Is to see how far you'll go;
Facing battles everyday,
Finding out: friend or foe?

Attacks will come from any side,
In ways you can't foresee;
The pieces you choose in your life,
Will help to keep you free!

Some are family,  some are friends,
And some are in between;
But I'm here to help you through,
'Cause I'll gladly be your "queen"!

A queen protects her king,
No matter what comes their way;
Against all odds and attacks,
She gladly makes her play.

There will never be a time,
A battles ends with "mate";
This queen will help her king,
'Cause that's her CHOSEN fate!