Thank you for teaching me

Chemistry when I didn’t have a clue.

Thank you for teaching me

To go where my heart desires.

Thank you for teaching me

About American literature.

Thank you for teaching me

That red lipstick goes with everything.

Thank you for teaching me

Newton’s laws of motion

(though I still don’t really understand).

Thank you for teaching me

How to love a friend.

Thank you for teaching me

Calculus when I failed that test.

Thank you for teaching me

How to cope with your death.

Thank you --

Have I said that enough?

Even though you’re now up above,

I will never forget about you, love.