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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