Hero

Real strength is shown
When you pick the blade up
But don’t touch it to skin
When, instead of slashing,
You put it down and leave

Courage takes place
When you swallow those pills
Then rush to the bathroom
Throw them up, every one of them
And keep living your life

Good acting is
When you smile and laugh
Pretending happiness
When you’re hurting so bad
You wish you could just die

A hero is
Someone with these problems
Who makes it through their days
Being strong, having courage,
Pretending, holding on.