Even in the face of hardships
I will stay strong and smile.

Laid off at work
Right before the holidays
Cant pay the bills
Let my brother down

Relaying on others
To pay my way
Waiting for unemployment
To honor me with a phone call

Electricity shut off
Freeze for the night
Got no money
Tears run down my face

I will give myself ten minutes
To wallow in self pity
To hate myself
And be blue

1...2...3..
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5
6
7
8
9
10

Ok enough is enough
I will drag myself up off the floor
Dry my tears square my shoulders
Keep my head held high

Keep my smile and sparkles in my eye
I wont let this beat me down

Because

In the face of hardships
I will stay strong
And
Smile