Into the Wind

For You I Am Thankful

Born of poverty and sin
Leaching on the remnants of
Another's hand
Forever taking and not giving
Existing but not living
Refusing, though, to repeat
The mistakes that led my
Mother to me
Not giving up a problem
Just because it's hard
Not giving into defeat
To save myself the heartache
That comes from raising the next
Generation
I am thankful for the hardships
I have been repaid
Many times over through your
Laughter and your smiles
My daughter I am thankful
To have walked with you a while
And to see the woman you are now
As you begin your own journey
Through motherhood and beyond
I am thankful that you are loving
Kind and strong
The kind of woman I fought for
And will forever be proud of.