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I am strong. That's what others say of me. But its not true. I'm only strong for those I love. I don't let them see me broken. I hold my composure Act as if everything will be okay But when I'm alone at night, That's when I become weak. I am as fragile as life. I shed countless tears, My body trembles in agony, Air escapes my lungs as I hyperventilate, Until I finally pass out. As I sleep, Nightmares torment me, They eat me alive Until I wake up with a tear stained pillowcase. I am not strong. The people I love, They make me strong.
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Jul 26, 2016
Jul 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM UTC
I am (not) Strong
I am strong. That's what others say of me. But its not true. I'm only strong for those I love. I don't let them see me broken. I hold my composure Act as if everything will be okay But when I'm alone at night, That's when I become weak. I am as fragile as life. I shed countless tears, My body trembles in agony, Air escapes my lungs as I hyperventilate, Until I finally pass out. As I sleep, Nightmares torment me, They eat me alive Until I wake up with a tear stained pillowcase. I am not strong. The people I love, They make me strong.
jimmer
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Jul 26, 2016
Jul 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM UTC
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