He took so many things from me,
he took my life and set me free.

He took my tears from strife and pain
and taught me how to live again.

He took my fear of trust and hope
and taught my spirit how to cope.

He took my memories of shame,
to show me I was not to blame.

My broken bones from beatings gone,
he soothed with touch and patience's song.

He took my thoughts of suicide
and vowed he'd never leave my side.

My self respect he found for me,
my head held high for all to see.

He took my silence, taught my soul
to sing again... he made me whole.

He took my heart and filled its core
with love I'll hold forever more.

He took my empty life to fill
each corner with his essence... still.

Each day he takes a flaw from me
and helps me learn how to be me.