Gratitude Poem by Day Williams

You're the one who picks me up when I fall,
You're the one opening doors that were shut,
You're the one who can boost me over walls,
You're the one healing me when I've been cut.

You asked me in to dine when no one cared
And healed the pain that no one else could see;
You gave me comfort when no one else dared
And shed your light on seeds that stirred in me.

You stood by during my rebellious years,
Leaving me free to make my own mistakes...
Self-willed, I faced frustration and despair.

When I invited you, my face in tears,
You answered to my needs and cured my aches-
And ever since I've felt your love and care.