I don’t know what I’d do
Without their support.
I don’t know where I’d go
Without their guidance.
I don’t know how I’d learn
Without their wisdom.
I don’t know who I’d be
Without their love.
If I’m intelligent,
It’s because they’ve given me sense
To run away from ignorance.
If I’m pretty,
It’s because they’ve given me confidence
That I’m beautiful inside.
If I’m good-natured,
It’s because they’ve given me respect
For the virtue of kindness.
If I’m talented,
It’s because they’ve given me encouragement
To follow my dreams.
If I’m idealistic,
It’s because they’ve given me hope
To make the world a better place.
If I’m romantic,
It’s because they’ve given me faith
That “happily ever after” is real.
But if I have all these qualities,
It’s because they’ve given me
The greatest gift of all:
Their unconditional love.
Dedicated to my parents, the greatest role models I could ever hope for. Thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me! I love you both so much!
What a heartfelt homage! Beautiful and very touching!
What a blessing when we have such great role models in our lives.
I’m sure they feel the same about you and are extremely proud of the person you’ve become. <3
Thank you! It truly is a blessing to have been raised by such wonderful people! I hope to keep making them proud! 😀
Beautiful. I’m definitely quoting this one where I can (don’t worry I’ll credit you!!) – it’s just how I feel, but better expressed.
Thank you so much! Glad you like the poem! Our parents are a wonderful inspiration to us, aren’t they? Feel free to share this piece as much as you like; I appreciate it! 🙂