On the outside I am strong, beautiful and collected.

On the inside, I am weak,

plain and disconnected.

No tears, no sadness

No crying, no madness.

Support is what I need

Are you taking the lead?

Change is bad

Don't be mad.

Small places are crazy

Oh no my head is hazy

In the mirror I see

A woman that's not me

We argue and we fight

But that's alright.

Even ten years later you're still here.

Always ready to squash my fear.

A realization I have may

As my anxiety does fade

Alone I am weak, plain and disconnected

But with you I am strong, beautiful and collected.