It's strange to think that I'm the one who never took the fall,
The one who wasn't there for you every time t hat you would call.
I never thought myself the one deserving of the shame,
Always the receiver- not the one who gave the pain.
I Find it odd- I never knew just how you hurt inside,
How you were wrapped in all the pain shown by the tears we cried.
I never would have seen your worth if I never paid the cost,
I never would have gone so far if I'd have seen the line I crossed.
I never thought to think of you if we had to switch places,
I never knew that I'm the one with constant changing faces.
I never saw t he real me in the mirror's sweet reflection,
I guess the mask can run so deep and thus escape detection.
I never knew how bad it was to be the one who didn't care,
I didn't want to be in pain- so I never acted fair.
I never came to realize that I never gave my all,
Always chose to stand... Therefore I never learned to crawl.
I used to think that I'm the one who ended up the broken,
Now I know just who I am shown through the words I've spoken...
I'm the one afraid to lose- who never seems to win,
The one who doubts the outcome, and thus cannot begin.
I'm the one who dares to try, but never to succeed,
The one who cannot follow- but will never choose to lead.
I'm the one who did the wrong, knowing it was right,
Who nevermore will touch regret, but cannot sleep tonight...
