This POEM is for everyone who has contributed positively to making me who I am.
Today, I remember
Those who pacified me when I was enraged
Those who persuaded me when I was encumbered
Those who permitted me when I was engrossed
Those who prevented me from being enticed
Those who presented my case when I was enslaved
Today, I remember
Those who moulded me
Those who empowered me
Those who supported me
Those who listened to me
Those who believed in me
Those who prayed for me
Today, I remember
Those who protected me when I was defenceless
Those who pampered me when I was restless
Those who helped me when I was in distress
Those who encouraged me in times of weakness
Those who stood by me regardless
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