When I am Weak

Some see me strong

With power

With determination 

They see me standing 

unwavering 

They see the brave front 

They see the mask 

They don’t see the tremble 

They don’t see the crashing waves 

You see me strong

But you see me weak

Because with you

My mask lies to the side 

Trepidation fades 

relief is exposed - 

The quiet excitement 

of being recognized 

There is no need

For false bravado 

In this place 

The circle of us 

In this circle is safety 

There is security 

There is freedom 

I am free to be strong 

I am free to be weak 

I am free to be me 

Some see me strong 

I am strongest 

when I am weak 

with you 

© Ron Simpson Jr.