I wrote this about my therapist. She has changed my life so greatly, that I do not know where I'd be today without her.

This poem originally was published in Friendship Poems

Thank You
You took me in under your wings
When I was too scared to fly
You told me that I had to live
When all I wanted was to die

You saw the fear and sadness I had
By only the sound of my voice
You said I didn't have to talk-
You were the first to give me that choice

You told me just to take my time
We'll always have next week
There were many, many times
When you'd just let me weep

You somehow made me smile, though
Through my pain and all the tears
You told me all about my life
And what happened in those years

To my surprise you were right
You already knew me so well
So I decided to stick with you
"I like her already, I can tell. "

You opened my heart very slow
And took a look inside
Then you found the part of me
That I wanted so badly to hide

But you didn't laugh, nor did you leave
You didn't say I was wrong
You told me that I'd be fine -
Something I'd needed so long

Then I realized something was wrong
When I sat there all those days
Then I finally figured it out
It was something I didn't say

Thank you was all that I could get out
Though I wanted to say much more
You have taught me of life and love
And that I have something to live for.
71 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
  • Selina
    I love this poem, it reflect perfectly how I my health visitor.
  • KATHY
    WHAT A WONDERFUL POEM,I FELT IT ENOUGH TO WEEP,,,HOW BEAUTIFUL AND i PRAY THAT rose IS NOW ABLE TO LIVE A VERY PROSPEROUS LIFE. GOD BLESS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH OTHERS.
  • Roselaure
    That is sooo sweet to say about a terapists. That shows you are very greatful!
  • jeijei
    nice poem. :P i love it.
  • sara
    i love this poem alot i dont know why tho theres no way how to say how i love it!NICE!
  • clara
    this poem touch me in a way that half of the time i feel just like the words in this poem. thank you for sharing your poem.
  • maletsema
    i like this poem and the author must keep on doing this good work
  • Alex
    Your poem is absolutley brilliant! i read it and it just applied to the whole of my life and reminded me of one special person tht has always been there. So I decided to stick with you "I like her already, I can tell. " . thought that line was brilliant!
  • sheriffa
    the poem was amazing it really toughed me!
  • Cheryl
    amazing is all i can say.
  • NGINJA
    This is the best way to appreciate how people have always helped us because in one way or the other we need a helpng hand and the best we can do is to say thankyou in such a special way.
  • Sarena
    WOW! I can really see to this poem it's really good it's something of me too. i can really see it it's so deep and true kep it up.
  • Olivia
    OmG I showed this poem to my big sister after we had a huge fight and we both started to cry. Thanks for the poem having my sister mad at me is horrible cuz she and I are the people in the poem!
  • Bridgette
    This poem reminded me of one of the new friends I made. This poem is great! I wrote this poem down and I'm going to give it to her tonight when I see her. I'm telling her I found it on the internet and it reminded me of her. Keep up the great work of writing poems! Great job!
  • Taleshia
    This Poem is Really good I Love It
  • katrina
    that touched me as I hope it will my friend that i sent that wonderful poem! I loved it and I encourage you to keep on writing on this poem will I'll leave it at this I LOVED IT! i sooooooo mean it! i dont lie when it comes to writing!:)
  • dan
    r8 gd poem it tuched me it rel8s so much to me a really good poem
  • Jules
    You have captured the words that I couldn't find myself.
  • Teodene
    Very beautifull poem it touched my heart. Maybe because I have been there too.
  • DOROTHY
    The words expressed in this poem were very moving, and i could relate to it very much.
  • Beed
    An absolutely amazing poem. I too have a counselor who I think the world of and your poem says it perfectly. I hope you keep writing, Rose.
  • Bhanu
    I am not a poet, I was looking out for a poem which speaks my feelings for my friends and Rose's poem is just that! Thank You Rose.
  • Aarika
    this rembers me of my mom how life was for her intell i was in her life.
  • Crystal
    WoW! Thats all i really have to say! i can realate to this SO much! GOOD JOB!
  • Danai
    wow this poem really touched me . i sent it to 2 of my friends cause i really think it is so sweet that you are thanking them for being their friend.
  • joanne
    it is excellent touching i simply loved it!
  • Anna
    I know the feeling. Nice!
  • rich
    it is the most touching of all poems in this site my best wishes.
  • Trish
    awww. i luv this poem so much. it related to me somehow. but den i have lost a relationship btween me and mah friend. i dont noe what to do. wen i read dis poem. its make me realize that i didnt respected what i had recieve before. and now i had lost it. i cant never have it back. i miss mah fwen alot. me and her dont have much time anymore. =(
  • S
    Thank-you for this lovely poem. It really summed up the way i felt about a certain friend indeed. It really helped me say to her what i really felt. Thank-you. -x-
  • indigo
    you said in this poem what my heart is yearning to say. thank you so much for writing this, your therapy may have been in writing it, mine was in reading it.
  • Lauren
    I think that poem has so much meaning! More than anything I've ever read. It fits my situation exactly. For that I think Rose should be thanked. Thank you rose that made a difference in my life!
  • Joyce
    I love this poem it describes how me and my best friend Laura are. Shes been there for me and i dont need to say anything theres been many times when she just let me cry on her shoulder
  • Anjum
    REALLY IT`S A GREAT POEM
  • Jaqualin
    WOW! THAT WAS A GREAT POEM!
  • amanda
    hi....i think that i can relate to thi poem very very much.you are a great writer and should write more if you dont already! i know i could never do that kind of poem! thank you!
  • ERICA
    WOW! THIS POEM IS SO GREAT AND IT IS EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE BEEN MEANING TO SAY TO ONE OF MY DEAR FRIENDS BUT DIDN'T KNOW HOW. VERY BEAUTIFUL POEM MAN GETS RIGHT TO THE HEART
  • Kay
    This Poem is really lovely. It touched my heart. You are lucky to have such a friend.
  • kenny
    i really liked your poem especailly when im going through a bad time too. i lost my friend recently and reading your poem helped me relize how much she means to me.
  • haze
    awesome poem I am a victim of child abuse and have a friend who has done exactly what you have written it made me cry unreal poem the best it was so close to home it is amazing!
  • Leann
    Your Peom really touched me and would be what I would say to my therapist. Thank God that we have such caring people in this world.
  • lily
    This has been the only poem to grab me in such an astonishing way.
  • lexi
    this poem reminded me of how a true friend should be thanks for that i loved it!
  • isabel
    i really liked this poem because it reminds of how my dad taught me about life & love since he is my no.1 true best friend!!
  • Jamie
    I thought this was a wonderful poem. It said everything I have ever wanted to say to my best friend. THank YOu for sharing this with the world. Jamie Keehn
  • Connie
    I liked it very much. Makes one think doesn't it. I like the fact that this writer appreciated the help and was mature enough to thank her.
  • Lindsey
    This poem was great. It made me cry. I have a friend like this and she means the world to me. She is my best friend of seven years and forever.
  • mary
    u say it so, what more to say
  • sonya
    lets just say it really touches the heart :)
  • naomi
    well ... i had exactly the same with my friend ... so i kno how that felt this poem means somthing to me but i dontn kno wat! but u are great at righting poems ... coz i felt somthing then otha must to!
  • Becky
    I loved this poem. It touched me deeply. I too felt this way but for my husband who let me grow and heal and learn of love as he waited gently and lovingly.
  • john
    there are no words :) the poem says it all thank you
  • Debs
    Rose, I'd like to thank you firstly for having the openness to submit that poem. It was beautiful. I have a special friend of mine, whom I can relate that poem to. Although she is not my 'therapist' as such, she is as close as you get to it. Thank you for giving me the chance to thank her for listening
  • Sharon
    Lovely poem, words spoken from the heart. How wonderful that there is someone who has been there to help.
  • Karen
    This poem really touched my heart. I too have a therapist who mean's a lot to me. She has stuck by my side for many years and helped me to see the real reason for life. I AM GOOD!
  • jan
    great this really touched home
  • Thanh
    This poem really touched me! I'm a really sensitive girl! Tiny things can really get to me! My friends are alwayz there to calm me down or make me feel better! Your poem really captured the feelings and all that other stuff! GREAT POEM!
  • Tess
    I really did like this poem it touched my heart dearly.. I can really relate to this poem
  • Alexis
    sounded like it came from your heart and brought a tear to my eye.
  • cecilia
    This poem is amazing it reminds me of my bestfriend chris
  • Gapster
    iz a good poem dat peepz can relate to..
  • Sue
    Not a poem I have to send as I havent had such sadness as I can feel from this poem, but the words were so good, they made me cry! Keep writing!
  • Rose
    GReat job... keep up the good work...
  • Iván
    In this moment of my life I appreciate this poem that encourage me to figth to enjoy every moment , every day just thanks
  • Benjamin
    Thank you, Rose! I sent this to a girl who has helped me in a lot of ways.
  • jennifer
    I loved this poem. What I couldn't say to someone this poem let me. Thank you
  • Susan
    Great Poem!
  • Lucien
    My Heart was touched
  • Lina
    really true to the core
  • Jan
    This poem is beautiful. It said all the things that I wanted to tell my best friend who listens with a tender ears! God bless you writing that poem!
  • SilenceX
    Its one of the best poems I have ever read..really.incredible beautiful.its also express my feelings.

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