Opinion

I'm tired of being strong
I'm tired of not falling apart, of being there for everyone
I'm tired of holding off on weakness

I'm the one who's there to pick up the pieces. I'm tired of it
I'm the one who does not get emotional. I'm tired of it
I'm the one who keeps it all together. I'm tired of it

Let me, just once, be overwhelmed
Let me, just once, collapse into tears and shaking
Let me, just once, forget something and blame it on "nerves"

Allow me, if you will, to take these left-over 800 mg Motrin
And, if you would be so kind, this half-bottle of vodka
Maybe, if you don't mind, let me sleep until noon

I have to be strong tomorrow
I have to wake up, and be there, tomorrow
I have to, although I don't want to, face it, tomorrow

I am tired and I ache
I am tired, and I will take care of that, I swear
But I am tired. Just give me today, please, I beg of you

There is no rush. Please, let me rest a little
I promise, I will be strong tomorrow
Let me gather my strength