Too Strong

It's clear for anyone to see, You're strong and independent, too. To ask anyone for help Is the last thing you will do. For the better part of your life You force yourself to be strong, Feeling like you had to fight So you can feel that you belong. You've been making your own way For so long you can't recall, Never showing the pain it caused And never letting a tear fall. You've been stronger than needed, All the pain you didn't need to hide, But you chose to so that you Could hold your head up with pride. You decided to ignore your true self, Thinking it best to play some part, In the process you lost yourself And only calloused your heart.