I Learned My Lesson

The universe can be a tough taskmaster,

Bashing the message into every day tragedy,

Turning happiness on its rear end,

Bruising the heart in its sheer agony.

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I liken it to a parent scolding a child,

Warning time and time again of certain threats,

When the message is not fully received,

A life is on the line if the child forgets.

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Well I’ve been reminded of some such forgetfulness,

Like believing in matters of the heart haphazardly,

Yes, the red flags were ignored as I turned blind,

As a result my heart was shattered spectacularly.

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The past is there for a reason,

History has taught us well,

But if that knowledge has been forgotten,

Then history will repeat and retell.

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I know not to look to the past for comfort,

I’ve learned the importance of letting it all go,

But sometimes I test the universe to see if it means it,

And it kicks my butt because I already know.

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So I stand corrected (once more it seems),

As the pain falls upon ears that temporarily deafen,

And the tears are a more permanent reminder, because

I learned my lesson.

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