GRATITUDE

For the will power that you had
For staying around even though mad
For the softness that you showed
For the moments that you borrowed

For the little things that you gave up
For the the world that showed up
For the times that you continued
Without thanks, a smile or gratitude

For the little things that you say
For believing in a piece of clay
For acting like you chose to be
I know it was hard dealing with me

For the many times that you did without
For the many things you did not doubt
For the times when you slipped and failed
For the times you stood despite being frail

For the times your rose having fallen
For the words, though few, not forgotten
For the cribs, stars and the trees
For the talk of little birds and bees

For nights with just six hours of sleep
For days without a moments peace
For those moments of quiet desperation
When all that was valued seemed forgotten

When times were rough and you stood tall
Through winter, spring, summer and fall
In happy times when you did laugh
In hard times when things were rough

In thought, action, word and way
The future, tomorrow and today
I wish, hope, dream and pray
To personify my gratitude