Always Strong

Being alone through the struggles of life

Standing fast and true,

After the hell I’ve managed to endure,

And still stumbling through.

Continuing on,

Standing strong.

As hard as stone,

While still alone.

Having no choice,

But to be always watching,

As other people are breaking.

Letting very few,

Lean on me,

When they’re in need.

Expectations are ever looming,

And only climbing higher.

Obstacles are becoming more numerous,

And harder to overcome.

But I continue going on strong,

Even if I have to go it alone.

I yearn for someone to see,

No matter how strong I may seem,

I will eventually crack,

And I will fall to pieces.

Before I’ll be able to stop it,

I won’t have the time I need to properly mourn.

So I will have to hastily pull myself together again,

And pick myself off the floor all over again.

It’s getting harder,

I know.

It’s not the first time,

And nor will it be the last.

But I will make sure,

That no one witnesses me in this state.

Because for me,

That behaviour is not accepted,

Nor is it tolerated.

I hate it,

I wish I did not always have to be so strong.

Just for once,

I wish I could be one of the people to fall and break,

And be comforted.