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The Strongest Woman


Who do you turn to when

you can't rely on yourself? 

And you can't do anything but just accept that 

the walls were bound to close. 

Screaming for help,

I grew weaker. 

I realized fast how alone I was.

How I am all I have. 

How if I can't rely on myself, I can't rely on anyone. 

Looking at me, you would not 

expect the baggage

I now carry. 

But, becasue of the baggage

I now carry, I learned

I am not a victim

I am not weak

I am strong. 

I am not only my worst enemy,

But I am my greatest hero. 

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