to the ones who raised me,
to the ones with you and the ones you raise,
to the one who raised us and the one who passed away.
for my family,
for you have loved me in a way that no one else could or could understand
though i try, often, maybe not hard enough.
you have put me in a light and i am aware of the warmth
i want you to know of my gratitude
though i keep my distance
i have a light for each of you.
we are strong in our way,
and my soul is of you.