I've watched in amazement your patience and grace
Your beautiful soul is not commonplace
You listen to stories of the lives that they've led
At night when they wander you're their guide back to bed
Yours is the hand that they hold when they get really scared
When they wake in the night it is you who is there
When he's shouting obscenities and being demanding
You calmly reassure him with soft understanding
When it gets too much for the family to bear
It's much less painful just knowing you're there
I've seen your humor to coax them to smile
Making time when asked,
"Can you stay for awhile?"
I want you to know such a soul is unique
Some people would hide when things start to get bleak
I pray that when I am too old to provide
I'll have someone like you in whom I can confide
You've treated our mom as if she were your own
We'll forever be grateful
I just want you to know
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