The Ones Who Knew Me

I would like to thank you
For putting up with what I never could
It seems the extremes
Were more than I could bear

Your patience taught me so much
Too many times I learned too slow
At times the Understandings
Were beaten down by insecurity

Your acceptance really was something
The times I hurt myself
Bringing it all down on you
You reached out with love and tolerance

You were always there when I needed
You steadied me gently
Carrying me into each new day

Changing names
Changing faces
Supporting me
Keeping me going