Strive

I'm sorry that you don't think
That I am the best I can be
I am human, I rise and I sink
I strive to improve, as if that's the key

You may say I'm worthless
I know you can't see
That I am not feelingless
I'm only trying to be me.

I don't care
Scream and shout all you want
Be unfair
I'll forget all the times you yell and taunt.

From this day on
I promise to never
Cry as if I am a pawn
This I shall keep forever.

I do truly love you
But not nearly enough
To forgive this too
You've been too tough.

So I will forget
All the hate
My safety net
After all, the game is fate...