You Taught Me
YOU TAUGHT ME
You taught me the difference,
Twixt right and wrong,
And helped me to find,
Where I truly belong.
You taught me that honor,
Love and respect,
Is much more important,
Than casual sex.
You taught me to earn,
The things that I own,
To take pride in a job,
Well done on my own.
You taught me to smile,
When I found no reason;
You taught me to laugh,
In spite of the treason,
That I had experienced,
In life's cold, hard school,
Feeling abused,
And used as a tool.
You gave me confidence,
In a world of confusion,
And though there were times,
I'd resent your intrusion,
I just want to say,
That I'm glad you were there,
Each time that I stumbled,
To show me you care.
Judy Ball
Even though they don't appreciate it when they're growing up, when they have kids
of their own they always come back and say thanks.
Mine did.
Thanks to you Sherry for saying it.
It means a lot.
For The Right Time Contest by Michael J. Falotico
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