Strongest

You're one of the strongest 

people I've ever known

and because no one has 

ever said that about me

I didn't understand at first

what it could mean to hear that

but I think I get it now

you've grown tired of having

to always be the strongest 

especially when you don't always feel

as strong as everyone says you are 

but that's a side of you

very few people get to see
and they don't deserve to see it 

because I'm sure some of them are 

waiting to see you break down

or know that you're struggling

just so they can feel superior
by telling you how weak you are

while others like myself

know that everyone struggles

including one of the strongest 
people I've ever known 

so that doesn't make you weak
it makes for a better comeback story
one where you can just be

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