Things I Should Have Learned

Author’s Notes:  Another somewhat depressing poem that came to me in school…  On one note, though, I get the feeling that people may look at me as a very troubled individual when I’m not.  I’m really not as sad as my poem’s say; I’m just an angst lover.  Sorry if I worried anyone…

Warnings:  Angst.

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Things I Should Have Learned…

I should have learned,

Before I was hurt,

That not all children smile,

For the same, bright-eyed reasons,

That children should.

I should have learned,

Before I found myself lost,

That the roads do not always lead back home.

I should have learned,

Before I fell,

That life is never easy.

I should have learned,

Before I knew tears,

The pain and fear of death.

I should have learned,

Before I was burned,

That love is not a given.

I should have learned,

Before I swallowed my pride,

That not all are forgiving.

I should have learned,

Before I drowned,

The harsh realities of human nature.

I should have learned,

Before I found myself broken,

That words can scar,

And sticks and stones can only bruise.

But most of all,

I should have learned,

Before I found myself so empty,

That my soul belongs only to me,

And a caged bird sometimes doesn’t sing.

Please review.  Sorry if I worried anyone!