Sad but ok…. Always ok….

She lost them after just a few breathes so shallow
But for the others also young she carried the world
A smile often used to hide a mothers sorrow
Time marked as on the wind falling leaves twirled
Sad but ok…. Always ok

Enduring pain of unwanted touches against her skin
By night the trusted hands she married hit and used
By day she used the smile letting the injured win
Slowly getting stronger, less broken to overcome abuse
Sad but ok…. Always ok

Hunger can gnaw at places long buried in time
To little girls left curled on dirty carpets alone to cry
But in the now for children she sacrifices every dime
And in her they will never have to wonder why
Sad but ok…. Always ok

Overcoming yesterday and living for today took years
She found the strength to fight even daily struggles
Bills to pay and health that makes her still fear
Overcoming it all and solving life’s puzzles
Sad but ok…. Always ok

Miles walked and paths she’s run have left her tired
But joy found still in little things make her smile
Long dead ashes of creative spark have been fired
Life lived again and held close a while
Sad but ok… always ok

Many times she reaches for the hand of friendship
Afraid of being odd and wrong about truth
Alone in crowds and in her worship
True is all she tries to be, and never asking for proof
Sad but ok….. Always ok

As a rule of life people ask how she is today
They hear only what they have time to hear
Looking deeper has a price to few care to pay
So her smile’s bright to hide the quiet tear
Sad but ok…. Always ok