You’ve faced each day with so much courage,

Endured sixteen years of pain.

Sometimes your hurt seems too much to bear,

*

Your life has brought you hardship,

And you may question your existance.

But opening up to just one friend,

Is so much better than resistance.

*

You may think that you’re alone,

And that no one can relate.

But to you my friend I offer this:

With honesty, it’s never too late.

*

Our world is filled with hate and trouble,

And things we can’t control.

But take a step back and look at your hand,

Before you lay down the cards to fold.

*

Your life is so very beautiful,

And your soul is just the same.

There’ve been way to many sleepless nights,

To think war is just a game.

*

So when reality hits full force,

And your thoughts are free to roam,

Before you do something you’ll regret,

Just remember you’re not alone.

a/n: so I had some major formatting issues that ticked me off, and this is the best way I knew how to fix it--sorry for the double space between each line, I know it's annoying.