Survivor
The check is late, the bills unpaid,
But I am a survivor.
The children fought and screamed all day,
But I am a survivor.
I did not get the raise I want,
But I am a survivor.
Now my girl has chicken pox,
But I am a survivor.
My kids are gone to college now,
But I am a survivor.
Memories now my parents are,
But I am a survivor.
My husband is no longer here,
But I am a survivor.
I've outlived all that I held dear
For I am a survivor.
(I really have no explanation; I wrote this when I was in high school)