Thank You

Thank you

To each set of eyes
that read each teary drop of ink
and cried

to each set of arms
that opened
to reveal their pride

to each set of lips
through which sweet words
have often come

to each set of hands
 that squeezed
a bit tighter
 just before I could think to leave

For all the sorrow
 that sinks
 in all the moments
I have grieved
there have been times
that I've shared with you
that have now become
my stepping stones

So because of you
I will always
make it over
when I can't make it through
and just so it is said:

I thank you.