For all of your special nurturing
For all your gentle advice
For all of your kindest words
For always thinking twice...

For always being there
For holding them close to your heart
For hugging them and kissing them
For giving them a place to start

For feeding them and clothing them
For showing them how to care
For guiding them and listening
For teaching them how to share

For kissing their bruises and brushing their hair
For wiping away their tears
For helping them with their homework
For supporting them through their fears

For giving them hope and encouragement
For watching over them as they grow
For giving so much of your precious time
Always knowing some day they must go...

Thank you!
For giving us all a future to hold onto!

© K. August