my whole life
i've been surviving depression
surviving abuse
surviving in this world
that has made me at times feel
more isolated
than connected to others
i know i'm damaged
but i have done my best
to heal my wounds
i don't live in the past
but my past
shadows me
in my present relationships
everyday i fight this
everyday i accept
me for me
and give those that i love
my best
i know i'm imperfect
but it hasn't stopped me
if anything
it's made me more determined
to fight back
with a positive attitude
and to love those
who hurt
like i do
i've been surviving depression
surviving abuse
surviving in this world
that has made me at times feel
more isolated
than connected to others
i know i'm damaged
but i have done my best
to heal my wounds
i don't live in the past
but my past
shadows me
in my present relationships
everyday i fight this
everyday i accept
me for me
and give those that i love
my best
i know i'm imperfect
but it hasn't stopped me
if anything
it's made me more determined
to fight back
with a positive attitude
and to love those
who hurt
like i do
