My Life On Paper

Stronger

As I straighten up

Put on a brave face

I hide my pain

I hide my sadness

There are people

Who need me

Who depend on me

There are people

Who I can't let down

Who need me

To be my strongest

So I choke back tears 

And paste on a smile

I go to the crowd

And tell them, 'fuck it.

I have 99 problems

But I'll push it away

For the people I love

For people who need me.'

And in that moment

I realize something.

I'm stronger than

I ever thought