i am human

no matter how strong i perceive myself to be
no matter how strong people see me
my resilience, though powerful, is greatly limited
and how quickly i put my guard up can easily be delayed

i try to put a smile on everyone's face
even though deep inside me i have lost all grace
i have fought long and hard enough
still i know i may wind up defeated in the end

i am human and i know it
i can't withstand all pain and risk all things
i want someone to catch me when i fall
when i fly i need someone else's wings

most of the time, i freely give myself
but please still allow me to be self-seeking when i should be
take time to listen as i complain, whine, grumble, and cry
and i would willingly give you my shoulder when you're hurt

believe me when i tell you to
trust me when i need a hand to be held in harsh times
put your hand over my shoulder when i say i'm cold
love me unconditionally, fall for my imperfections

stay by my side even when i don't ask of it
think of my pride as a kid's yearning for an embrace
take me in your arms though i act independent
hold me and tell me you'll never let go

i've realized we aren't meant to be alone
as i saw it through the eyes of those who suffered loss
i fooled myself into thinking i can stand on my own
yet blindly i was leaning on friends who willingly stood with me

i am human and i know it
i get hurt, i suffer loss and i'm meant to get over it
though time took away the pain, i decided to leave the scars there
knowing that someday, they'll remind me of how lucky i may end up to be

i am human and i know it
though insecurities weigh me down and life may 'cause me to falter
somewhere there is someone watching over me
one strong and powerful enough to pull me up no matter how deep down i fall