How shall I thank you for your love?

How shall I thank you for your love?
Your willing hug, your easy smile,
Your love came through your open arms
And gave me comfort for awhile.

How shall I thank you for your love?
When I had burdens hard to bear
You gave me hope; you gave me strength.
You pulled me up from deep despair.

How shall I thank you for your love?
You proved my worth; you gave me pride.
You helped me show to all the world
The fearless girl who lived inside.

How shall I thank you for your love
When my whole life, I owe to you?
You gave me birth, you helped me grow.
You know the troubles I’ve been through.

And now, with this, I say “thank you.”
You’ve journeyed with me to the end.
I dedicate this poem to you.
You are my mother and my friend.

(for my mom…..)

• Written in abcb, 8-8-8-8 format.