lessons from the best teacher
Experience teaches many things
for when you're shown that diamond ring
Mama always told me "love yourself first
you are a mirror beware of dirt
it's on their hands
let them touch and
they'll mar your beauty"
my tragic ability
to love and quickly fall
like a fool to their catcalls
Experience teaches many things
to prep you for that diamond ring
beware his eyes
even they hold lies
lips promise desires
so you believe that liar
who steals futures
and virtues
and all held dear
soothes your fear
only to cause your tears
Experience teaches many things
before he buys that diamond ring
sure she's damaged
brings some baggage
but life leaves us all scarred
with hopes and dreams marred
beyond repair
but look past despair
to find the love earnest
hiding just past the surface
Experience teaches many things
for when you wear that diamond ring
it's "I love the best version of you
even when it's not in view"
it's making you forget
how pain felt before we met
it's letting go
of mistakes made long ago
that was then, love
this is now, love
we're not the same
as those children with our name
so put it out of your mind
and I'll try not to remind
you of who you used to be
we'll live your wildest dreams
and watch you shine
beautiful love of mine