A Lesson

A Lesson

I've learned a lot of lessonsIn the short time I have livedI've learned how to appreciateAnd I've learned how to give.

But in these past few monthsThere's two I'll remember mostI've learned how to loveAnd I've learned to let go.

You entered my life with such a forceAnd left it with one as strongAnd though we tried to make it lastWe both knew it wouldn't be long.

I lie at night and think aboutHow I'm the one to blame.If only I would have trusted you,I could have missed this pain.

And so I spent each day of my lifeWith my heart in piecesAnd when I thought it could never be cured,Something happened; I expected it least.

I guess my soul was all cried out,And it was tired of being used.And even though I know I'm guilty,I was tired of being accused.

And so I've learned to end thisWithout an urge to cryThese are my final words to you,"I love you and goodbye."