Survival of the fittest (Little Soldier)

Born into chaos,

Never stood a chance at calm.

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

Survival of the fittest

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

Before guidance is given to her?

Raised to be a soldier,

Never getting to be a kid.

Better hide those emotions,

This is how I lived.

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

Before tolerance is given to her?

Pain turned to anger,

Always ready for a fight.

Striving for perfection,

And never getting it right.

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

Before acceptance is given to her?

The little girl turned into a woman,

Male friends changed her.

The place she once felt safe at,

Was now new battlegrounds to fight

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

before safety is given to her?

The little woman married too young,

Sweet and naive wishing to please.

Knowing what she didn't want,

But giving in to him, to watch him leave?

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

Before respect is given to her?

Having to give up everything,

And be taken in by her mother.

Only to have her stepfather,

Confirm that she the problem.

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

How much torment should one endure,

Before honest care is given to her?

Finally moved out on her own,

It's quiet and it's safe.

Two things she's never known,

Learning she can lower her battle gear,

And actually, escape.

Survival of the fittest,

But exactly at what cost?

Don't worry little soldier,

The battles were won and they lost.

Now dear little soldier,

There is still a lot to learn.

You've seen the hard and the painful,

But now find love, peace, and beauty.