Memories

As I walk past these distant memories
I hurry past these fearful times
Knowing that they will always haunt me
I try to put them far behind

But day by day they keep returning
No matter how hard I push them away
They are there and always will be
Constantly reminding me of the pain

As I keep growing stronger
And they keep growing weaker
I know that one day soon they'll be gone
Only then will peace be with me

I will try my best to endure them
I know that the years have made me strong
Waiting until that fateful day comes
When freedom will come my way

I try to think of the good times
Though they are few and far between
I focus with all my might
Trying to create a smile for my past

What keeps me going
Is sometimes a wonder to me
I know that I will make it to the end
Fighting for happiness all the way