I want to thank you all
For being,
Just, exactly
Who, you are
For, being
My strength
For being
The ones
I call on
When, I'm afraid
For being the people
Who've helped me through
All of this pain
Thank-you
For, being you
For, always being here
For, always being near
Thank-you for giving me
Time, and, space
That, was so needed
Thank-you
For, not giving in
And, giving up
On me
Thank-you for talking
Thank-you for listening
Thank-you for always
Speaking with kindness
Thank-you for always
Being behind me
Thank-you for picking up
The pieces of my broken heart
Thank-you for not tearing it apart
Please know, each, and, every one
The love I feel for you
Will never lessen, never die
The admiration I have in my heart
Only grows a deeper respect
As, the years go by
you are a part of my life
I will never forsake you
I will never betray you
I have a deep loyalty
Deeper than any I have ever had
For anyone
You are my family
I will always fiercely defend you all
You are the family
I've always wished for
Always, prayed for
And, I will stand beside you, proudly,
Forevermore...

Love, now, and, forever,
Cherise