I write for myself
And my loved ones
Sometimes
Even the people I loved once
Even when it’s a thank you
To the people who showed love
Even if it was just once
Because all it takes
Is just once
Especially if you do it
For one of my loved ones
Even if it was just once
Thank you
Because when there were dark clouds
You made a brighter day
Gave me a reason
To smile and say
May
Be
The future’s not so far away
Lifted the burden
Or made it light as hay
I’m grateful
Is what I’m trying to say
For the love you showed
I won’t forget it
Even if t was just once
As far as I’m concerned
You’re one of the just ones
And you’ve made the world a better place
Because the love that you showed
If I’m not able to return it
I’ll pass it on
Even if it’s just once
And I’d list all your names
But you want no gratitude
Because what you all showed me
Is who you are everyday
And I’m privileged to have bore witness
Even if it was just once