Stay Strong

I used to think you were so bubbly and cheerful.

I used to believe you were so happy with life.

I used to think that your shy demeanor was

Only a part of your sweet personality.

I believed that all this was what made you uniquely you.

I never knew that it was only a mask –

A mask for all that pain you stored inside.

I never saw the signs, never saw the warnings,

Not until you opened up to me.

Only now do I see everything.

I see those eyes glisten with unshed tears,

When you think no one else is looking.

I see you smile at everyone, telling them you’re happy;

But no one else knows the truth.

Only now do I see everything.

I see your scars, both physical and mental.

I see how broken you are on the inside.

I see how hard it is for you to keep it together,

And I see how hard you’re trying to fight.

I love you, my dear one.

I love you with all my heart and soul.

I will stand by your side and will help you fight

And I will help you get rid of the demons that haunt you.

That day will come, dear one.

That day will come –

The day when you will be free from all the pain and sorrow;

The day when you won’t feel like you need a release from that pain;

The day when you will be able to laugh with true happiness and joy.

The day will come when you can take off your mask

And show the world that you don’t care what they have to say.

That day will come.

Just believe in yourself and stay strong, dear one;

And say that you will wait for that day with me.

Because I’m by your side, through the thick and thin,

And I’ll be by your side forever.

-Rhea B.

16.08.2012