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Trying To Be Brave

I'm trying to change for the better
I'm trying so hard to be brave
I'm trying to fix these habits
That will put me in an early grave

I've struggled for years and years
I've grown to hate the word "try"
Because each time I've used it
It always felt like a lie

But I haven't given up yet
Even though I've tried and failed
I guess I've succeeded at something
Because my resolve prevailed

Some people think it's so easy
But it's easier said then done
When motivation is fleeting
And I'm trapped in an endless rerun

But I'm going to be brave
I'm taking one day at a time
I'm taking baby steps
Toward this uphill climb

Copyright © Marilyn Hernandez | Year Posted 2016

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Edward Ebbs Date: 6/6/2016 11:00:00 PM The act of falling down and getting back up is a victory all in itself :) Login to Reply Marilyn Hernandez Date: 6/6/2016 11:49:00 PM LOL, yeah, thanks, every victory counts, no matter how small it may seem in ones own head (or more specifically, mine!). Thank you for the comment! Marilyn Hernandez Date: 6/6/2016 11:46:00 PM LOL, yeah, thanks, every victory counts, no matter how small it may seem in ones own head (or more specifically, mine!). Thank you for the comment! Marilyn Hernandez Date: 6/6/2016 11:32:00 PM LOL, yeah, thanks, every victory counts, no matter how small it may seem in ones own head (or more specifically, mine!). Thank you for the comment!

Tanis Troutman Date: 6/6/2016 10:35:00 PM Wonderful, exactly the head space I'm in to a t Login to Reply Marilyn Hernandez Date: 6/6/2016 10:40:00 PM Wow! Thanks for such a speedy and comment. It's encouraging to know we are not alone!