This is me

I’m tired

I’m frustrated 

I’m battered

I’m broken

I’m trying

Piece by piece

It’s hard

It’s never ending 

I cry

I yell

I fall

I stop

I’m lost

I’m confused 

I’m scared

I’m alone 

And yet

I know

I’m still here

I’m still standing 

I’m fighting

Tooth and nail

To keep going

I’m not giving up

I’m breathing 

I’m alive

I’m hopeful

This is me