She Promised

She promised her self she wouldn’t cry.
Not over her, not again.
She promised her self she wouldn’t smoke.
Not even now, not even later.
She promised herself she’d work hard.
Not too slack, not even a bit.
She promised her self only a few sips.
Not too much, and never enough.
She promised herself she wouldn’t lie.
Not to them, not ever again.
She promised herself to never back down.
Not anymore, not after that.
She promised herself to not bitch back.
Not at her, not after last time
She promised herself to never give up.
Not again, not that far.

She promised herself to live.
Not for her, but for Them.