The Grownup Foster Child

I've carried you with me, every step of the way. I've thought of you every morning, and at the end of each day. You may not realize, how much to me you mean. My actions may not have shown it, my true feelings may have gone unseen. But please know this, deep down in my heart. Appreciated and loved, you have played such a big part. In my hour of need, you were standing right by my side. Whenever I think of you, I feel so much pride. Even as I grow old, I now look back on my life. I'm not sure what I would have done, my childhood was so full of strife. With nothing to gain, I could always count on you. You led me out of the darkness...you helped get me through. I was only but a child, but you gave me all you had. I'm thankful for every sacrifice, even through all the bad. I will now pay it forward, I will help others too. I will share with others my kindness, all because of you.