this pain shall i endure

in silence, this pain shall i endure

break me, this pain shall not

triumphant shall its pressure

me make

turning coal into diamonds

shimmering and resilient

polished by this heartache

shall i be

in silence, this burden shall i endure

for it will make me strong

i will rise

majestic and true

be the angel

that destiny paved  way

for me to be

in silence, mesmerized you shall be

my fighting spirit

a symbol of hope you will see

for not all champions are rewarded

with silver and gold

low and behold

my reward, the life i live

and the smiles i choose to give

shall be

even when pain, grief and heartache

have me cornered

and alone

in silence, this pain i shall endure