to bend and not break

we bend, we bend.
but
we don't break. we have
something
inside of us
beyond measure,
call it
self preservation,
dignity,
faith.
the world will
disappoint you, the
people you fall in love
with will
fail you,
but you'll bend
and not break.
in fact,
you'll become stronger,
more true to yourself,
more wise and sure
to never again,
make the same mistake.