Holding On

He wakes up early, another fight
A war within, but holds on tight
His mind's a maze, filled with darkened halls
But he smiles at strangers, despite it all
He's got his demons, they don't let go
But he's learned to dance in their shadow
With every scar, he still believes
That kindness matters, and love can heal
He's heard the whispers, he's felt the shame
But he doesn't let it define his name
He's got a heart that's soft and true
Helping others, it's what he'll always do
When the nights are long, and the silence deep
He's haunted by thoughts that steal his sleep
But when the sun rises, he's back again
Wearing his smile like it's his only friend
He's been broken, but still he stands
A gentle heart in a world that demands
Though the weight is heavy, he won't give in
He's got hope in the people, he's strong within
He fights his battles, day by day
In every struggle, he finds a way
To see the good, to lend a hand
A broken soul, but still a kind man
The world's been cruel, but he won't break
He's got more love than the world can take
He believes in light when the dark surrounds
And lifts others up when they feel down
He's been broken, but still he stands
A gentle heart in a world that demands
Though the weight is heavy, he won't give in
He's got hope in the people, he's strong within
He fights his battles, day by day
In every struggle, he finds a way
To see the good, to lend a hand
A broken soul, but still a kind man
He's a fighter, with a heart of gold
In a world so cold, he's brave and bold
Though his demons whisper, he won't let go
He keeps on shining, through the highs and the lows