Strength

I never thought

I was strong enough

To deal with the weight

Of this world

And the pain it brings.

I never thought

My strength would be tested

With trials and tribulations

Worthy of the strongest person

That I know.

I never knew

The strength that I held

Until these moments

Of tragedy and heartbreak

Failed to overwhelm me.

I never knew

Just how strong I am,

How able I am,

To withstand hardships,

Even though they may still

Swallow me whole.

I'll stand strong

Until the fiercest fight,

Until I am shattered

From the force

Of the blows.

I'll stand strong

To the end of my days,

Enduring the pain

That has been

Thrown my way.