by Susan Peabody

Created on: December 15, 2008

From the beginning you were there,
To smile and to nurture to love and to care.

You held out your hand when I wanted to walk;
You taught me to speak when I wanted to talk.

When I triumphed in life, you watched with pride;
Your tears of joy you could not hide.

When growing pains came, you shared my sorrow;
You quietly said: "Look to tomorrow."

Now as the years slip by,ever so fast,
I reflect now and then on the times that have passed.

And the tears flow free,washing over my smile,
As your face appears, and I think for awhile

What a precious gift you have been to me.
You have helped me to live; you have helped me to see.

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