I've Learnt

I've learnt to watch the ones I love
Depart from me, once here, now gone
The pain is deep, the times are rough
But nothing I can do, it's done

I've learnt to watch them walk away
So many options day by day
I've learnt to grit my teeth inside
My fears, pain and sadness, I hide

I've learnt to live bound by the guilt
Within the walls 'round me I built
Protected from future heartache
When heartache is the breath I take

I've learnt to numb the pulsating
pain in my chest, that strong throbbing
I've learnt to sometimes shut my mouth
Whenever my thoughts are in doubt

I've learnt that I have no control
Over a thing, not even my soul
And above all these things I know
I've learnt the hard way to let go

I've learnt experience teaches best
I've learnt this life is but a test
I've learnt though the past leaves one burnt
Somewhere there is a lesson learnt

Copyright © 2009 Anthony Phillips (DUNTEE)