If my heart was a book
it'd be burnt around the edges
It'd have a knife through the cover
It'd be damaged beyond repair
but if you take the time and look beyond the hurt
You will find words of love and bravery
You will see how I became my own knight in shining armor
You will see my scars and bruises
You will see the hate that I have seen
You will see the thousands of time I have thought about leaving the book in the street
And through it all, you will wonder
"How are you able to smile?"