Because I Have Been Loved

Because I have been loved
I am able to grow.
I can wake up each morning,
I am able to know
That I am important
And not a waste of space.
I can finally realize
I have my own place.

Because I have been loved,
I am now stronger.
I carry on my own,
I don't need crutches any longer.
And from all of this
I no longer need to rest.
And from all of this
I've finally caught my breath.

Because I have been loved
I can now see
The way you describe
The beauty in me.
I've overcome my fears,
And right from the start
I learned to love you
With all of my heart.