Strong

By Yamini Sharma

For a while, I thought being strong was a blessing — but is it, though?

Strong is when you are losing every battle but still learn to hide it.
Strong is when the world feels against you but you still fight.
Strong is when you want to hug and cry but you smile and stand tall.
Strong is when you want to love but hold back because of your surroundings.
Strong is when you learn to accept rather than protest.
Strong is when you want to surrender but still compete.
Strong is when people think you don’t need a shoulder to lean on,
because you’re always the one others rely on.

So, tell me —
Would you be happy to stay strong,
or would you be happy to be adored?