I was the fighter
I fought the battles
Against the monsters everyday
I protected my family
It was always the same

My mom
My dad
And my brother
We're the ones I always fought for
But little did I know I was the biggest victim of them all
I would always protect them
And fight for them
Until the end

Sometimes it was scary
But I always stayed strong
Though when I was alone
It tore me apart
But I never let anyone see
For then I wouldn't be the fighter

I hid it deep inside
And protected my family

I never let them see how much I was hiding
I always put others first
But now I see
I need to help myself first
So I can be strong for others

To this day I hide things
But I get help when I need
I still am the fighter
As I always will be


B.C.