You Dared Me

You dared me to live
Challenging me to think
Allowing me to learn
And showing me how to play

You dared me to feel
Allowing me to be upset
Showing me laughter
And holding me through the tears

You dared me to be me
Forcing me to look within
Encouraging me through it all

You dared me to love
By caring without stopping
By daring me to do these things
And by being you