“You Have Taught Me”

by Anne Maclellan

You have taught me patience

to rejoice in small gains which others take for granted.

You have taught me tolerance

to accept that your perspective is different and deserves respect.

You have taught me courage

to fight for you when no one else will.

You have taught me endurance

to go on when I feel I can’t anymore.

You have taught me humility

to accept when I can’t make things better but can only be here for you.

You have taught me to love at a deeper level

than I ever thought possible.