"Strong?"
The word tastes bitter on my tongue
It is like blood that leaks from a bandage
Shivers rush down my spine as she repeats
"Strong"
The word crushes my lungs and stifles my breath
Like the entire universe comes to a standstill
Sore eyes produce fresh burning tears watching
Her believe I could ever be something like
"Strong"
It is funny really the way I could destroy
Every ounce of goodness in my heart and still
Be a crimson fiery word like
"Strong"
If I could be that shrilling word it means
I wouldn't cause black and blue bruises all over
Or slash my thighs in thin bleeding lines
Or starve until my dainty bones shows
I almost fainted every time I hear
"Oh, but you're so strong"