When I was a little girl I wept because I had no friends. Because of you I am not friendless. <br /> <br />When I was a little girl, , , I didn't have a voice. You helped me find my voice <br /> <br />When I was a little girl... I wept because the pain I felt inside. Now I'm healed. Because of you. I reach for healing not, pain or strife <br /> <br />Because of you I learned to say no, yes, maybe <br /> <br />Because of you... <br /> <br />Because of you. I learned how to set boundaries, build lots of long lasting relationships, strive to be the best I can be... because of you. <br /> <br />I found out with lots of hard work and perseverance dreams do come true. Because of you. Thanks for the lasting impact youv'e made in my life. <br /> <br />You taught me that racial, class and gender reconciliation was about relationships not about ideologies. Because of you... <br /> <br />I'm still here on earth alive and well <br /> <br />When I met you. I didn't like me very much. But because of you I am able to project my issues in a positive light. <br /> <br />I'm able to see the best in me and in you. <br /> <br />Because of you...<br /><br />Kimberly (Strothman) Anderson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/because-of-you-69/
