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Words and Music: Bruce S. Cridlebaugh 2001
mp3 recorded 2001 -- 3.8MB

What have I learned?

I've learned that "unconditional" is a one way street
 All the love you're given, you didn't get for free
  You're entitled to everything you can take from me
   Nothing lasts forever but your memory

All I've gained is what I haven't lost
 I'll know better next time
  What have I learned?

First things first -- seek first to understand
 I try so hard to reach to you; you won't take my hand
  All my best intentions didn't go as planned
   Your every wish is now your every demand

I've learned to say "I'm sorry" without saying "but"
 Learning that too late is the deepest cut
  I remember everything you thought that I forgot
   You said you were forever, but you're not

Now I look inside myself for what's left of me
 Cynical and bitter - another barren tree
  Couldn't ask you to stay or make you leave
   I pack up my anger inside a hollow me

All I've gained...

I hope that I'll know better next time
 I fear that it will be no better next time
  What have I learned?
  
  
 
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