I’ve tried to write so many times,
But it’s been hard to say in rhymes.
I’ll try once more and hope you’ll see,
Just what your love has meant to me.
Thanks for all the time you spent,
For cuddles and your nourishment.
Thank you for the stories read,
As I lay cozy in my bed.
Thanks for your enlightenment,
To solve new mysteries life had sent.
Thank you for the cures and care,
When sickness caught me unaware.
Thanks for tucking me in tight,
And kisses on my head, “Good night”.
Thanks for comfort when I cried,
And tissues used for tears you dried.
Thanks for courage to go on,
To see from night, a day will dawn.
Thanks for freedom that you gave,
To go outside, the world to brave.
Thank you for the friends I’d meet,
That helped with friendships I’d repeat.
Thank you for your help with school,
And teaching me the Golden Rule.
Thanks for praise when I prevailed,
And understanding when I failed.
Thanks for parties that you gave,
And birthday cards I tried to save.
Thank you for your help to write,
My stories you helped bring to light.
Thanks for helping talents surface,
That made me see my life has purpose.
Your love for me, not kept inside,
And no conditions were applied.
So, thanks for all things, small and large,
Your love sees fit to do… no charge.