by Pearl Pangkey

I thank the Maker of the stars for His amazing grace.
It seems that I’ve looked high and low but could not see her face.
The face of one who’d cherish me in happy times or sad,
One who accepts my many faults and often says, “Be glad…”

“Be glad for all that life has brought to make your life complete:
Family, friends, good health, and food, and for this chance to meet.”
I’d never thought I’d meet someone who’d love me just for me.
Someone who’d look into my eyes and see what I can’t see.

I’ve found the woman of my dreams, the one I’ve waited for.
She’s everything my heart desires, all that and even more.
She loves, accepts, and honors me. She’s someone I adore.
We made an oath that we’ll be together forever more.

This woman who I’ve learned to love is staring back at me
From the mirror in my bedroom wall, she’s letting me be free.
I’m free to think, to choose and feel as only I can do.
For I’m the woman of my dreams, and that I swear is true!

—Pearl Pangkey is a poet, photographer, and athlete