You always looked at the bright side,

Even on the gloomiest days.

You taught me to adjust to the tide,

Yet, stand firm in my ways.

Because of you, I am true to myself.

 

You were the wild wind within my sails,

And the sun in my eyes,

Keeping me on course,

And hearing my cries.

Because of you, I am strong.

 

Even when I tried to quit,

Got frustrated, and was beaten,

You showed me lessons to learn from it,

And pulled me back to my feet again.

Because of you, I am unrelenting.

 

You showed me faith, you showed me strength;

These are the things that built me.

Your smile and laugh gave me warmth,

And showed me who I could be.

Because of you, I became better.