At one years old you helped me
Explore a brand new world
At two years old you showed me
How a life can be unfurled
At three years old you hugged me
As I headed off for school
At four years old you taught me
All about the Golden Rule
At five years old you explained to me
Why I couldn't sleep
At six years old you rescued me
When I swam out too deep
At seven years old you counseled me
On why some kids were mean
At eight years old you made me
A costume for Halloween
At nine years old you showed me
How to do my hair
At ten years old I waited
And you were always there
And as I grew and changed and learned
You smiled from behind
And as I grow and change and learn
You'll always spring to mind
When I think of who changed my life
And kept me moving forward
And always helped me make a choice
When I met a set of corners