Silent strength

Through all the pain i know she's felt,

And all the grief that she's been dealt,

I've never seen her cry.

She smiles and laughs and never fears

And hides the pain that would bring others tears

So keeps it all inside.

Her Fathers a drunk, her mother died,

Her sister's sick, yet she hasn't cried,

I wonder how she does it.

I asked her once and she said to me,

With a voice as calm as the silent sea,

I'll never forget what she said.

" I hide my pain for my sister's sake,

What would she think if she saw me brake?

I must be strong for her.

I hold back my tears,

Even though i fear,

My father is wasting away.

I have others who depend on me,

So i feel i shouldn't let them see,

My weaknesses and fears"

How strong she is,

And completely selfless,

I aspire to be like her.