Because Of You.... Poem by Kimberly (Strothman) Anderson

When I was a little girl I wept because I had no friends. Because of you I am not friendless.

When I was a little girl, , , I didn't have a voice. You helped me find my voice

When I was a little girl... I wept because the pain I felt inside. Now I'm healed. Because of you. I reach for healing not, pain or strife

Because of you I learned to say no, yes, maybe

Because of you...

Because of you. I learned how to set boundaries, build lots of long lasting relationships, strive to be the best I can be... because of you.

I found out with lots of hard work and perseverance dreams do come true. Because of you. Thanks for the lasting impact youv'e made in my life.

You taught me that racial, class and gender reconciliation was about relationships not about ideologies. Because of you...

I'm still here on earth alive and well

When I met you. I didn't like me very much. But because of you I am able to project my issues in a positive light.

I'm able to see the best in me and in you.

Because of you...