Pride

Some say I'm naive
To still have pride
It was supposed to be crushed by now
But what's not to be proud of
I've survived
Through torment & teasing
Through bruising & bleeding
Through death & loss
Through memories I've lost
I've survived
I have my pride, by my side
Until the day I die
But don't mistake me
I'll still cry
I'm only human, and pride, is not a safe shelter
For one to hide
It's a temporary high for the vain
It's a temporary housing for the pain
It's a temporary plee for the insane
Still it survived
Me and my pride
Despite what we are
We're still alive.