Strong

All I need is strength.

not the pretty kind, lifting weights

not the strong kind, punching face

not the weak kind, crying in a friend's arms

I need myself.

I need the trust

that comes with a thousand steps in solitude

that comes with a solid look, handshake by side

I need the confidence

I need the truth

I need the bravery

I need the knowledge

I need the courage, to take a step forth in this troublesome world

to step forward every day

not a step back

to look someone in the eye

knowing they won’t attack

I need the fear

the terror

the icy chill

the grief

cause in life I am so naive

I need the strength

to face what’s to come

because without it,

i’ll be lost before i’m done.