I never want to be called strong
ever again
being strong implies
that I can make it on my own
I don't want smiles saying
"You handle everything so well"
"I don't know how you do it"
simply because
I cannot do it
I want love
compassionate
a hand to hold
a hug
someone on my side
someone by my side
someone to listen to my struggle
only then can you finally see
I am not as strong
as you think I am

© Jacquelyn Bartie