Hayley Poem by Sally Campbell

To say it was easy I know not, my sweet
To reach the pinnacle you chose to seek
Though weary and troubled so oft to say
Yet to God's new morn, you arose to the day

Your husband, your child, and home you nourished
Heart's love abide you gave to all
And beckoned forth to answer each call
God's light so given flourished

Before the moment of given birth
I pray afore you God's light on earth
A beautiful life so brightly shine
For Dad's little girl, and mine.

Among the children you now stand
To teach, to know, what they should see
Set standards high so they may be
Their finest bear in high demand

You are a teacher, young eyes behold
Someone so loved who met her goal
Cherish your right to open each mind
To proclaim the mountain they too must climb

To say it was easy I know not my sweet
To reach the pinnacle now complete
So weary and troubled so oft to say
Yet glorified more each coming day

My pride for you I gladly boast
To all on earth and Heaven's host
Blessings lifted toward God on High
His love, as mine, is always nigh

Please honor this promise within your heart
Stand we together or far apart
Thus from the beginning, no end of time
Will change my love, sweet daughter of mine.