Hats off to the woman, who bears children <br />With labor-pains, completing family; <br />Hats off to the woman, who rears the young, <br />Making her babies suckle at her breasts; <br />Hats off to the woman, who tends to both <br />Husband, children, others with care and love; <br />Hats off to the woman, who does all things <br />For others’ sake, selflessly all her life; <br />Hats off to the woman, who keeps the home, <br />And raises her children in forbearance; <br />Hats off to the woman, who labors hard <br />And burns the midnight-oil for family; <br />Hats off to the woman, who contributes <br />Fiscally by working in a work-place; <br />Hats off to the woman, who patiently <br />Toils, to keep the harmony of her home; <br />Hats of to the woman, who can also <br />Extend tender, loving care to old-aged; <br />Hats off to the woman, who has God first <br />In life, and sacrifices for the rest; <br />Hats off to the woman, who can smile <br />To all, despite her grief, anguish and strife in heart; <br />Hats off to the woman, who turns the home <br />A virtual Paradise on earth all life; <br />Hats off to the woman, who loves to slog, <br />And toils to raise her family with love; <br />Hats off to the woman, who’s an angel <br />To all, by being a good example. <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 3-21-2008<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hats-off-to-the-woman-who/