I WILL (hopefully ) SURVIVE

by Ric Berrong
I survived through high school, though confused and lost
I survived through the 80's, Reaganomics, bad clothes and all
I survived my families betrayal when I came out, accepting my truth for myself and no one else
I survived a physically and emotionally abusive cruel partner, though the reality is I don't know how
I survived the amputation of part of my foot, though I struggle each day
I survived being used for my kindness and hopefully learned many lessons
I have not survived a Japanese game show because I've never been on one
I have survived inherited baldness, mostly thanks to styling options and stylish hats
I survived several broken hearts, thanks to time, duct tape and super glue
But today I am tired, unsure how much more I can withstand and still survive
Though I have no other options or choices, just accepting what is thrust upon me
Hoping all my dues are one day paid in full and I can begin enjoying this life and not just surviving it