Strength Can Be a Curse

I am strong beyond words but I still feel the pain Devoted to those I love, unconditional love I did not gain Standing by them through all but the same I won’t obtain Savagely attacked covertly, the lies I ascertain All for a false sense of self-worth, I can’t explain It matters little what people think, this I have to maintain Despite the viciousness, taking the low road myself I must restrain Will there ever be happiness, owning my choices no room to complain Allowed the behavior thinking for others the hurt I could constrain My heart has been crushed to pieces, over the years a strain So alone, sometimes the sadness I can barely contain Sacrificing everything for the loves of my life, can myself I regain Strength can be a curse, for me there will be no campaign Taken for granted, ignoring your needs they can’t abstain Running away is an idea many times you entertain Leaving behind those who need you most, simply inhumane Will I ever matter in such a way to anyone else in my domain I lost my greatest love, on that day I felt as if I had been slain No end in sight, my love is so great that in this misery I will remain