In trying times, and those of despair
You are often told to hang in there
“Be strong, be brave”
Your loved ones sing along
“It’s all about getting up and moving on.”
“You can do it”, they cry
“Don’t give up or give in.
Life gives you lemons at times
So just have lemonade and grin.”
They love you and mean well
And truly want you to be swell
But hanging in there can sometimes be daunting
That might find your perseverance wanting
At times like these, when resilience dies
And summoning your confidence takes many tries
When you want to either give up or give in
Your courage and bravery relenting
Be assured, it’s just a break
That your mind and body take
To let you assume you are done
While it assuages, repairs and then says, “bring it on!”
So, take (just a little) time, my friend, to cry, rant and rave
To be human for a while, and not brave
For when the last tear has rolled down, and the last cry
cried
The last frown frowned and the last sigh sighed,
Your head will move up, your shoulders square
You’ll look your monster in the eye in a cool, long stare,
And say, “I dare you to break me, I dare!”
