Lessons Learned

Often times we give everything and we expect the same in return
But when it isn't received, a heart is broken and a lesson is learned
We take those lessons and we let them dictate what we are worth
Because we can't understand the pain and we can't escape the hurt

We try to run from our problems and we wear smiles that are fake
Because we are inevitably broken and don't know how much we can take
We build up great walls and base tomorrows off of our horrible pasts
Because we are terrified that the next one will turn out just like the last

We find it hard to take compliments and sometimes we feel all alone
Because we fail to decipher lies from the sincerity a person has shown
It dares to question our self esteem and what we feel about ourselves
Because we have fallen so profoundly that hardly anyone can help

We often wish that we could be by ourselves and give up until we die
But we know we will never be content unless someone is by our side
So we pick up our pieces and move on with the lessons we have learned
Scared to death of falling, but still wanting someone to love us in return