I Owe That To You Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I acknowledge your input.
And sacrifices made.
I acknowledge too, I do...
Your time spent to me given.
As I pursued my endeavors.
However...
What I need more from you,
Is understanding to comprehend...
Your input given I wish to end.
With a strengthening of our relationship.
To know I have grown to make,
Decisions on my own and...alone.

But I don't want you to leave me believing,
You have been replaced.
That would cause me heartache.

Even if I should fall flat on my face,
I want it known right now...
If it wasn't for you and your encouragement,
To me given.
I wouldn't be able to continue on.
Day and night long to feel stronger than ever.
Hoping you remain proud of my efforts.
With it known from where I received,
Motivation. Intiative. And, in myself to believe.
That I can and will succeed.
I owe that to you to remember.