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I Promise

I Promise
Posted By: TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen on October 22, 2008

I promise to always love me in excess
No matter what others think of me, speak of me
or do to me I will love me none the less.

I promise to the best of my ability to fulfill my destiny
being a wonderful mother, good friend and someday loving wife,
touching souls near and far giving the best of me.

I promise to stand up and firm for what I believe
lending a hand and ear to those in need
giving voice to those who aren't ready to speak.



I promise to never keep the secrets of a man who hurts me or doesn't support my goals,
who goes out of his way to be hateful and mean,
yet I will cherish and respect the man who honors me as a queen
and is not afraid to let the world know.

I promise to continuously move forward in life growing to heights unknown,
life is about hope, faith love and change so I'm living it to the fullest
learning things daily, caring, giving and passing on blessings sown.

What do you promise yourself?!


Written By:
Ta'Nisha Gray
Copyright © 2008
10/06/08
10:23 p.m.

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I promise to continue to be me.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 3:48AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Website Administrative Assistant/Homemaker at SeeingGrowth/Self Employed
That's a wonderful promise to self Emmanuel...
I'm sure your loved ones and your peers will appreciate you for that through the years.
I know with that you will continually See Growth in all you say and do!

(BIG HUGS)



Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 4:39AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Website Administrative Assistant/Homemaker at SeeingGrowth/Self Employed
Keep on loving yourself Elynor...
That is a gift that definitely has to come from within.

Thank you for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed!

(Hugs)

Thursday, October 23rd 2008 at 3:44AM
Minister Linda A. Haywood
Case Manager/Supports Coordinator at Community Network Services
Loved the poem! I promise to not let past failings cloud my enthusiam regarding my future successes.
Thursday, October 23rd 2008 at 10:15AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Website Administrative Assistant/Homemaker at SeeingGrowth/Self Employed
Linda I so appreciate you stopping by and taking to read my writing, you finding it enjoyable is just another blessing.
Your promise to self is beautiful. I think we all have had times when we let past failures cloud the vision of our future successes.
I'm going to take a mental note of your promise and also add it to my list. I'm not ashamed to say that I've been hesitant before about things based on the past.

Thanks for passing me a blessing!

Friday, October 24th 2008 at 4:57AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Website Administrative Assistant/Homemaker at SeeingGrowth/Self Employed
Being good to and loving self is one of the most important things one can do for self... I'm glad you recognize that Vanest and plan on continuing loving you first.
Thanks for coming through don't be a stranger.

Much Love~

Friday, October 24th 2008 at 5:00AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Website Administrative Assistant/Homemaker at SeeingGrowth/Self Employed
Ohhh Bonita you've said a mouthful sis...
I love the idea of you saying I will "NOT LET NO ONE MAKE ME WHAT THEY WANT ME TO BE"!!! That was profound. So many times as women being nurturers by nature we forget about us and allow others to sway us into conforming to what they want us to be. I find so much strength in your words and I will definitely be adding to my list.

Love Ya~

Friday, October 24th 2008 at 5:05AM
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