My Teacher,
You have given me knowledge
To get through hardships
To stay on top
To survive in the harsh world.

My Mentor,
You allow me to see what this knowledge can do
How you used it to be wiser,
How you used it to teach others,
To survive in this harsh world.

My Friend,
Your kind heart,
Your warm smile,
Your understanding eyes
You gave me the reason to thrive
In this harsh loving world.