I would like to thank you
For putting up with what I never could
It seems the extremes
Were more than I could bear
Your patience taught me so much
Too many times I learned too slow
At times the Understandings
Were beaten down by insecurity
Your acceptance really was something
The times I hurt myself
Bringing it all down on you
You reached out with love and tolerance
You were always there when I needed
You steadied me gently
Carrying me into each new day
Changing names
Changing faces
Supporting me
Keeping me going