You didn’t grow me in your womb,
But still, you gave me space and room.
To heal, to cry to laugh to grow
You stayed when others let me go
You saw past anger, fear, and doubt,
And helped me let the hurt spill out.
Your kindness wrapped me up each night,
Your patience was my guiding light.
I wasn’t easy, that is true,
But still, I could depend on you.
When days felt dark, your smile shone bright
You held me through the hardest nights.
You’re not my start, but you're my glue,
And all I am I owe to you.
You gave me hope you gave me love
A gift more precious than the stars above.
©zars
Z