Every day

I don't need love to define who I am
Every day I am confident, strong
I don't need a man to stand by my side
Fairy Tales are foolish and wrong
I don't mind facing each daily defeat
Without the support of a mate
Every day, each challenge can help me grow
Undaunted, confronting my fate
I don't care if you don't find me good enough
Your approval is not required
Every day, I continue to face my own life
And pretend I'm not lonely and tired
I don't need love to define who I am
Every day, I find strength but instead
My heart disagrees as I wipe away tears
Every night, climb alone into bed