Behind Her Smile

Behind her smile

Is a strong, courageous woman

Someone who loves big

And cares deeply

She will go to battle for you

Behind her smile

Is a smart, driven woman

Someone who works too hard

And rarely takes a break

She will always go above and beyond

Behind her smile

Is an empathetic, compassionate woman

Someone who gives second chances

And accepts others

She will embrace you just as you are

Behind her smile

Is a weird, nerdy woman

Someone who will laugh and be silly

And not take things personally

She will also talk your ear off 

Behind her smile

Is a blunt, honest woman

Someone who will be your best friend

And listen to your worries and troubles

She will always be there for you

But behind her smile

There are also many battle scars that no one sees

Someone who has fought hard for everything she has

Someone who has been strong for so long she does not know how to let others in 

Someone who is weary and tired to her very soul

Someone who needs to be seen just as desperately as she sees others

And someone who needs a moment to be weak

You are a strong they say

You will get through this they say

But these are things she already knows

So she smiles