Strong and Persevering

I am strong and persevering.
I wonder if I'll be happy, one year from now.
I hear the bells of silence.
I see the light in the distance.
I only want to be happy.
I am strong and persevering.

I pretend that I still matter,
I feel like all has changed.
I touch the memories like a whisper,
I worry they won't fade.
I cry that they're still haunting me.
I am strong and persevering.

I understand things happen for a reason,
I say that I'm okay.
I dream of letting troubles go,
I try to just move on.
I pray that this is fair.
I am strong and persevering.