Scars of Strength

I'm always feeling down, no matter what I do My mother's always scowling, her words like a tattoo She laughs at my struggles, my depression she ignores I reach out for help, but she just shuts the door My friends and family see, how she treats me so cruel But they never understand, the pain that I feel I'm always on the verge, of just ending it all But something holds me back, and I can't seem to fall I was meant for something great, but I'm always brought down I'm the punchline of a joke, the one they always clown I sacrifice my time, my pain just to make them smile But in the end, I'm just left feeling like a pile I was always the scapegoat, for everyone else's mistakes Blamed for their actions, like I was meant to take the breaks My mother's words like daggers, cutting me deep But I keep pushing through, even when I just want to weep I trusted her fully, countless times before But every time I do, I just end up on the floor She makes me feel like a fool, and tells me I'm wrong But deep down inside, I know I'm strong I was meant for something great, but I'm always brought down I'm the punchline of a joke, the one they always clown I sacrifice my time, my pain just to make them smile But in the end, I'm just left feeling like a pile I'm tired of being the one, who's always pushed aside I'm done with being the target, of everyone's pride I know I have a purpose, I know I have a voice But it's hard to believe, when I have no choice I was meant for something great, but I'm always brought down I'm the punchline of a joke, the one they always clown I sacrifice my time, my pain just to make them smile But in the end, I'm just left feeling like a pile So I'll keep fighting on, through the struggles and the pain Hoping one day, my efforts won't be in vain I may be down now, but I won't always be I'll stand tall, and rise above, just wait and see.