I am stronger because you've made me this way. <br />I've learned to laugh, to love. <br />Learned to endure hardships, <br />strive to achieve excellence. <br />I've learned to chase my dreams <br />rather than chasing rainbows and butterflies. <br /> <br />You gave me my wings, <br />but forced me to teach myself to fly <br />and I appreciate that more than anything. <br /> <br />Because you loved me, <br />I am able to succeed, to achieve. <br />Because you taught me, <br />I will teach forever.<br /><br />Amanda Lukas<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/because-you-loved-me/
