• Thank you for raising me
    Into the young woman I am today.
    I may no longer be with you always
    But I will bring the lessons you have taught me.

    Thank you for loving me
    More than anyone else could.
    Because of your love
    I have learned warmth and passion.

    Thank you for caring about me
    Longer than anyone else has.
    It has taught me
    The importance of friendships and family.

    Thank you for scolding me
    Even when it was hard to do so.
    You have taught me
    What it means to learn from one’s mistakes.

    Thank you for holding me
    Deep within your arms.
    This has taught me
    Just how to show others I care.

    Thank you for standing up for me
    Even when the world is against me.
    Now I know
    That someone will always be there.

    Thank you for turning every chance you had into a lesson
    To make me smarter than I could have ever been.
    Now I will forever
    Do the same to my children.

    Thank you for pushing me forward
    While hiding away your tears.
    You have allowed me to move on
    From the one I hold so dear.

    I love you mother
    And that will never change.
    For the lessons you have given me
    I will say once more;
    Thank you.