I know

I know you're beyond broken
tremendously crushed yet still standing
You keep stitching your soul
With a thread adorned in thorns.

I know your selflessness comes with a cost
without regret you've come across
You always make time
Even when they don't.

I know you love too much
hands so caring yet keeps bleeding
You mask everything with a smile
With tears hiding behind them.

So smile when you feel like it
Cry when you need it
be angry but don't turn to hatred
And shout when silence bombarded.

I want you to truly smile
a gist of pleasure that comes in a while
be proud of yourself
You've come this far knowing this is not the end.