When Times Get Tough

When times get tough it's easy to see;

to see yourself through this lens of defeat.

To see all around you crumbling down,

when you just want hide, and not be yourself.

When times are tough you want to cry,

you want to be mad and scream on the inside;

You present yourself in a way that you're okay;

in actuality you're not, and you need help.

You need someone to grab your hand,

to embrace you in a much needed hug.

You need genuine advice, an ear that'll listen;

You need someone to tell you it'll be okay,

"you'll get through this, you're strong enough."

You need friends who will stick by like glue,

friends who won't go and leave you.

When things get tough it's okay to cry,

it's okay to scream on the outside;

It's okay to be mad for a little while,

but don't wallow and keep everything inside.

Share with your friends who know you're hurting,

ask for advice because people can't read your mind;

Look for that warm embrace and see,

see that they care, are that you're loved indeed.

Don't hide everything, that'll do you no good,

to keep from the world what could be used.

I understand more than you'll know,

how much it hurts others to see you hurting;

To want to keep things inside,

and pretend a smile.

To feel like no one will understand,

to see my friends and want to hide because of the sad inside.

But I also know that I am okay and will be okay,

that my friends are only a call away.

During my tough times it's okay to cry,

not to give up but keep going in stride.

To call up my friends and let the hurt out,

keeping it in isn't going to help.

So heed my advice coming from my heart.

You'll be okay, I promise this.

Don't let your tough time define who you are,

you're much more than that, I'm preachin' to myself.

Listen to your friends who are there for you,

who love you and want to see you come back to you.

You're not alone in this, this hard time will pass;

just give it some time, care and love.