Grip

The mindset never changes 
but I have my days
where I'm not exactly sure
how long I can hold on
I've tried to keep myself busy 
and remain focused on goals 
that I've set for myself 
but I have my days 
I used to think breaking down 
was a sign of weakness 
and true strength came from 
the ability to keep it together 
no matter what came my way 
I've been okay for the most part 
but I have my days 
why am I expected to smile 
knowing how hard it is 
not to tear away at my skin
or how much I struggle 
with just looking in the mirror 
that's why I keep a tight grip
I can't lose what's left of me
maybe it's only a matter of time 
I'll never give up though 
but I have my days
where I feel stripped of all hope

© 2019

Traveler

I don't owe you an explanation

because I know for a fact 

you'll see me walking

take a look at how I'm dressed 

and assume the worst

most of you already have

for those of you who haven't

we're cut from the same cloth

you've been on that path before 

criticized every step of the way 

for looking how you look

or for just being who you are 

so why would I tell them anything 

when they treat me the same way 

don't worry about how I look 

and don't ask me where I'm going 

the reward is in the journey 

not in the destination 
it's the person I'll become 
that matters most to me
so I don't owe you an explanation 
but even if part of my story 
will be written with the heels 
from my stilettos

your eyes will still be on me
watching my every move

© 2019