In my greatest times of need,
when I've withdrawn
deep into my infantile cave
of emotional escape,
you wait..
When bogged with
insecurity,
hurling blind accusations,
my mind a mess of
delusional manifestations,
you wait..
Through my troubling confessions,
my wayward transgressions
which many a partner
would surely not take,
you forgave..
When my parenting power is reduced to a pittance by the bleak darkness
of depression
you always pick up the slack
making sure that our kids
have a reason to laugh
You've shown such strength
through so many hard times,
pushing through illness
and untold sleepless nights
Dedicated to this family
like a great Momma lion
We are all so lucky
to belong to your pride
You shine like magical moonlight above
A partner like you
I'm surely undeserved of
I thank you from the depths
of my misshapen heart
Without you
life's whirlwind
would tear me apart
And the ultimate gift
which I'm most thankful of..
showing this
misguided soul
how to
Love
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