Toughen Up

he's a big man
who shows that he's weak
everytime his words
cut her to her knees

he hits her hard
with words that hurt
cracked her mind
broke her heart

nothing she can do
is ever good enough
she tries to turn her back
but can't toughen up

she never ever smiles
she always feels real low
not proud of herself
her self esteem is blown

she looks in the mirror
her image she can't see
the once lively girl
who was full of belief
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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