I Remember

I remember when you took that oath,
I remember when you gave your life,
I remember every time I look in the mirror,
I remember growing up free to make my own choices,
I remember why you gave me a chance,
I remember playing without fear as a child,
I remember what we truly stand for,
I remember not being silenced for my speech,
I remember having the right to believe,
I remember you loving me more than I loved myself,
I remember my child being born without worry,
I remember when you stood for hours in the rain,
I remember you being there by my side.