A Promise to Deliver

 Women by their very nature are such complicated creatures,
We come in every shape and size and are distinguished by our features.
Small or maybe not so small, perhaps beauty she cannot contain,
There’s magic in every woman, even if she’s a simple plain Jane.
Regardless of the outward shell and past all that we ‘see’,
Lays everything we’re made of and everything we hope to be.

From the day we make our big debut to the day our curtain closes,
Are many days we promise that we’ll stop and smell the roses. 
Its true, our work is never done, or so that’s how it seems,
So much to do - so little time - to reach our goals and dreams.
Those last two things, those goals and dreams, they’re lofty and there are many,
But I am grateful for each and every one, for so many don’t have any.

From a cradle cutie to a career kickin’ booty, you’re accomplished, you’re a giver,
From the minute you were born, you made a promise to deliver.
Our role in life is so complex and we’re all over-achievers,
We make each task seem effortless and we turn skeptics into believers.
We truly bring home the bacon and then we fry it on up in the pan,
There’s only just a thing or two, I’d switch over to the man brand.

I’m sure you’ve thought of one or two, like stray eyebrows on your chin,
If it were man that birthed the babes, we’d be notifying his next of kin.
How ‘bout we make another gift of girdles, hose and heels?
How ‘bout I channel surf awhile and Pizza Hut brings in the meals?
It really does sound good to me and the thought of it makes me quiver,
Someone who does it all for me and someone else who delivers ……

Alas, I know it won’t last long; I’m not one to just sit and rest,
It’s when I’m in the thick of things, that’s when I’m at my best.
I can’t fulfill the promise if I’m not engaged and up to speed,
On the run and having fun – that’s the pace every woman needs!
But you already know that, because the promise you’ve fulfilled,
You’re outrageous and courageous; you’re gentle, yet strong-willed.
You give and do more than your share and we are oh so glad you do,
You made a promise and you delivered, and today we honor you.

Vicki Marlett – May 22, 2009