Endure...
To live is to endure
To be a friend is to endure
To have truth is to endure
To have trust is to endure
To believe is to endure
To have faith is to endure
To hope is to endure
To love is to endure
So in order to endure one must have..life,friendship,truth,trust,belief,hope and most of all love

~Steph~~

~~Mother's Boys~~

Yes, I know there are stains on my carpet,
The trace of small muddy boots;
And I see your tapestry glowing,
All spotless with flowers and fruit.

And I know that my walls are disfigured
With prints of small fingers and hands;
And that your own household most truly
In immaculate purity stands.

And I know that my parlor is littered
With many odd treasures and toys,
While your own is in the daintiest order,
Unharmed by the presence of boys.

And I know that my room is invaded
Quite boldly all hours of the day,
While you sit in yours unmolested
And dream the day away.

Yes, I know there are those little bedsides
Where I must stand watchful each night,
While you may go out in your carriage (told you it was old lol)
And flash in your dress so bright.

Now,I think I'm a neat little woman;
And I like my house in orderly,too;
And I'm fond of all the dainty belongings;
But I would not change places with you.

No! Keep your fair home with it's order,
Its freedom from bother and noise;
And keep your own fanciful leisure,
But give me my dear,splendid boys.
( Anonymous)