Strong & Brave by Ciara Ayala I am strong and brave I wonder how did what I do I hear water I see butterflies, and a light I want my dad back I am strong and brave
I pretend I am happy and okay but really I’m hurt I feel my dad holding me I touch my dad’s hand I cry because I miss him so much I am strong and brave
I understand he is gone and not coming back I say life will not be the same without you
but I will be fine
I dream that I can see you again I try to keep mom happy and not depressed I hope one day we will have something
we dreamed and wanted
I am strong and brave
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