Still Trying

I woke up tired, same fight, new day,

Still writin’ lines just to keep fear at bay.

Still showin’ love when it ain’t returned,

Still touchin’ flames like I’ll never get burned.

I carry the weight like it’s stitched in my skin,

Smilin’ for others while losin’ within.

But I ain’t quit — and I never will,

Even if this pain never fully heals.

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I’m still tryin’ —

Through the quiet, through the doubt.

Still climbin’ —

Even when the lights go out.

Still breathin’, still bleedin’

Still dreamin’ in the mess.

I ain’t perfect…

But I’m showin’ up, nonetheless.

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I made peace with bein’ misunderstood,

If bein’ real cost me, then I paid good.

Yeah, I stumble, yeah, I break,

But I rebuild with every ache.

I ain’t soft, I’m human — don’t confuse the two.

I ain’t healed, but I’m movin’ through.

One step, one breath, one prayer at a time,

Even in my lowest, I still climb.

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This ain’t about winnin’ loud…

It’s about not layin’ down.

It’s about breathin’ through the ache,

And standin’ through the breakdowns.

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I’m still tryin’ —

Through the quiet, through the doubt.

Still climbin’ —

Even when the lights go out.

Still breathin’, still bleedin’,

Still dreamin’ in the mess.

I ain’t perfect…

But I’m showin’ up, nonetheless.

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So if you ask how I’m doin’…

Just know,

I’m still tryin’.