Although it seems to be,
when it comes down to me,
I am not working seamlessly,
I am broken, I am defunct, indubitably!

Although the jitters ring true,
as I lay here next to you,
This isn't a cold, no fever, no flu
I am not helpless, I know what I must do

I must feel these pangs of doubt inside
I must not quiver, run away or hide
Instead, I'll give this wild wave a ride
Feel it fully, head up, with arms stretched out wide

It won't disperse right here and right now
But at least, deep down, I know I know how
To keep this darkness from furrowing my brow
I'll smile to myself, stand tall, breathe in and vow:

I am not broken, I am simply alive
I am not broken, with every tool to thrive
I am not broken, my journey has just begun
I am not broken because I can't see the sun

Darkness is only darkness because of the light
Waiting and watching right over the other side
I shall keep walking, as straight and as true
Repeating to myself, "I love you, I love you!"

I am not broken, the stars are shining above
I am not broken, just cultivating self-love
I am not broken, but I am starting to be
No, not broken, a stronger version of me!


- BPW