but I know I have to be strong


for everyone I love


and sometimes it gets so hard

and I know everything happens


for a reason


but that's a cliche I don't need

And when I'm strong,


I have to hide


I know its wrong to want to die

and sometimes when I have to be strong,


strong for those I love


I falter and I give in

and maybe someday I will see


what they say they see


when they look at me

And when I'm strong,


I force a smile


It won't last long,


but it looks good for awhile