Thank You

I wanted to thank you
for the things you have done,
for being my guardian angel
when I felt I had none.
I wanted to thank you
for the love you have shown,
for your warmth and affection
when I thought I was alone.
I wanted to thank you
for your gestures and words;
you gave me strength when I was in need
and helped me trust in my own creed.
I wanted to thank you
for being there through thick and thin,
if not in body, in soul
and always believing that I could win.
I wanted to thank you
for who you are,
for your strength and courage,
for always shining like the brightest star.
And the only way I can thank you
and show you how I feel
is to utter these words
which are written in steel:

It's so peaceful to be loved for who I have become
than to be resented for the things I have not done.