My Gift to You, My Lovely Daughter
Be who you are
And make no excuses
Trust your instincts
They will serve you well
Believe in the Goodness of you
And sleep peacefully night after night
Wake up Hopeful and Courageous
Mornings offer sunshine regardless of the weather
Practice Humility
And also be Proud
Be Truthful to yourself
Your truth will shine through
Sing loudly or softly
To your heart’s content!
Be thankful for what you have
All are precious gifts to cherish
Learn from your Mistakes
They are lessons just for you
Use your True Voice
And you will be heard
Act with Integrity
You will not go astray
Make wise choices
And develop fine character
Dance—Dance often
And Soar to your Dreams
Be kind and understanding
See yourself and others flourish
Accept yourself, your family and others
You will never be alone
Love and Laugh often
To experience happiness and tranquility
Live your Life fully
It’s the only one you have
Unleash yourself without question
You are Smart and Creative and Musical
Enrich yourself and those around you
With your Passion, Love and Thoughtfulness
Respect and befriend yourself
As well as those who cross your path
Embrace differences and be curious
As your road to enlightenment
Rejoice in the wonders around you
As I rejoice in you
Above all—Love and Appreciate yourself
I always do
Thank you my daughter for who you are
And for the precious years you have given me
Love, Mummy
—Janice Boyce, Stow Road
