I was bruised and I was hurting In my weakness, was a burden Though your strength sustained me through It clearly took its toll on you And though I hate you went away I am amazed how long you stayed The simple words here I will say Are all I can do to repay I so regret accepting help Focusing solely on myself And though I gave what I could spare There was no way it could compare It seems unfair for me to blame The deepest poignance of my pain On one who so long did sustain Well past the point it was a strain Though heavy was the load I bore You stood beside me, evermore Your love, a beacon through this night Your life sufficing my insight My gratitude, it now takes flight This thankfulness is only right For all you’ve done, both day and night My heart forever holds you tight With weathered love, I now embrace These gifts of healing, warmth and grace Your selfless acts never erased For you my soul forever waits