Deep in my heart

the things I live for.

I have to live

For the ones I love,

Those who are on earth

Or in the stars above.

I have to live

For the hopes in my heart.

Pain, sickness. depression

Won't tear me apart.

I have to live

For those who need me

Or for those unique tasks

Which I can't yet see.

I have to live

As God wants me to.

Changing my values?

That I'll never do.

Don't want the real me?

Please don't pretend.

You're forever in my heart

Once I call you friend.

I have to live

To be just me.

My inner self

Is all you need to see.