Make up hides the tired in my eyes
My hair is curled to complete the lie
It's all alright. I'm alright. Yes, I am fine.
I can give 40 hours to pay my bills
while juggling chores and schedules in high heels
then homework done and lunches packed
back-to-back my schedule is stacked.
It's alright. I am fine.
Moms are made mend and fix
Moms are made to balance time
Moms heal the sick and turn every frown
Moms are made tough
That's why....
Breakdowns, I save for the bathtub
I can push and challenge the one I love
your dreams have become mine
So, forward I gently shove
always reaching for the next level, rising above
I listen and read between each line
fill in the gaps and help you shine
I'm alright. I am fine.
Military spouse is a supporting role
new places and faces
all pass with the time
living in the phrase of I don't know
she boxes her dreams
and saves the overwhelmed tears
she hides behind the 'I'm tough'
keeping it together
hiding her fears
Breakdowns are saved for the bathtub
Don't mistake my venting for complaining
I know I am blessed
just somedays I'm barely maintaining
I don't want them back
these pieces of me
I have given them freely
I need you
as much as you need me
I promise
I'm alright. I am fine.
overwhelmed and over worked
I am not good at asking for help
my feelings get hurt
I don't know how to tell
always holding it together
feeling alone
even though I am loved
keeping it in, but not forever
breakdowns I save for the bathtub
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