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Lessons Unlearned
I learned how to stop loving, some time ago I learned the lesson of trusting, even if I was slow I learned of the pain that could fill a heart I learned that betrayal could tear me apart I learned of the anguish, that would replace hope I learned how to crawl, in an effort to cope I learned that the fates are often times cruel I learned that intelligence, doesn't mean you can't be fooled I learned how to build these walls around my soul I learned how to fill this gaping aching hole I learned not to depend on any but myself I learned that out there is never any help I learned to be become hard and cold I learned to hear everything I was told I learned how to read between the lines I learned to protect the spirit inside I learned to cry, silently at night I learned to cover up and hide I learned to bury the memories I learned to forget about the dreams... Then, one day, someone changed all that Taught me to dream, taught me to laugh Taught me to open up, gave me sight Taught me to walk, taught me to fight All around the walls started to crumble All the defenses, crashed in a tumble Slowly but surely, they would be broken down In warming comfort, the anguish did drown Someone with a smile and gentle hand Taught me to hope, taught me to stand Taught me to heal, while lifting my soul above Taught me to trust... taught me to love. |