Keeping Strong Poem by Tanya Marshall

I know it's tough and it's gonna be,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you want him back,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you cant sleep very well,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know you're worried about grades,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know you're mad at people,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you feel life is to tough on you,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you feel as though you cant talk to people anymore,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you feel alone so often,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know you're suicidal,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know you think appearance is everything,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you think you're never right,
but you gotta keep strong.

I know that you think you cant trust anyone,
but you gotta keep strong.

But life isnt fair - it never is,
so keep strong.

You will learn to be confident and to trust in someone again,
so keep strong.

I know that you will find out the meanings of life, love and friendship soon,
so keep strong.

So keep strong, even though you may find strife,
but remember the greatest gift is life.