To My Dearest Mentor Poem by Natasa To

To My Dearest Mentor

You saw the spark I could not see,
And gently helped it grow in me.
With patient words and wisdom true,
You showed me what I could pursue.

When doubt would cloud my every way,
You taught me how to face the day.
Not just with answers, but with grace,
You helped me find my own true place.

Your lessons reached beyond the page,
They gave me courage, strength, and faith.
In every challenge, every test,
Your guidance helped me give my best.

And though the years may drift apart,
Your kindness stays within my heart.
For mentors like you leave a light
That keeps on shining, warm and bright.

So thank you for the time you gave,
For every lesson, every brave
Encouragement when I was unsure—
Your influence will long endure.

My dearest mentor, this I know:
Wherever in life I choose to go,
A part of who I am today
Was shaped by you along the way.