Never Forget Who You Are

I am a young woman I've knocked on hells door and been returned I've given up on my life so my kids may live and enjoy theirs I've given unto my husband so he may lead the family as the head Yet i've forgotten exactly who i am I use to be young and full of emotion I cry at sad movies laugh at comedies drink morning coffee put my pants on one leg at a time eat sleep work the American dream live one day at a time waiting on something better to come along disappointed at life's hand that's dealt because i got the raw end of the stick again so i burn the candle at both ends feeling the heat as it takes over my body with pain causing another hurdle in life I am strong I keep pressing on head held high no regrets, only the courage for what comes next