I was a child
Precocious and arrogant
Lost in the light
But you found me

I was ambitious
But lazy and proud
You took my hands
And taught me

You taught me
That there is so much more
To learning
Than knowing

With every class
I saw that my mind
Needed my hands
To succeed

I was a child
But you took me as more
And under your light
I grew

Because of you
I am more
Than a curious mind
And a wandering heart

Because of you
I am more
Than an arrogant child
And a clever girl

Because of you
I found my impossible soul
Had more to work with
Than impossibilities

And though I waited
To tell you these things
I hope you can hear them
My Enlightener.

Please rest in glory