This Is Your Voice

Short Straw

I carry on, in this life, knowing that I'm not so certain when I'll be gone, but I know I have family and friends by my side.

I was dealt the short straw, from life, but I also know my ordeal isn't too bad, but the shock and pain is still raw, no matter how many times I've been under the surgical knife, I still enjoy life and feel that little bit mad.

I've battled on, since day one, letting others know, that they shouldn't have any fear to show, whatever they're going through, that they also can have the strength and determination to get through, what life throws at them, even if the pain inside feels numb.

I have tons of hope, that I know, people try shoot me down, but I'm still around, being a clown, but wearing instead a frown, instead of a smile, but I'm still alive, and that's good to know, for a-while, even if on some days I feel alone.