Once, I thought I knew

What I should have said.

Once, I needed a break,

From all the thoughts in my head.

 

Once, I thought I could

Do anything I pleased.

Thought that I could carry on

Without collapsing on my knees.

 

Once, I thought that I’d reflect

Back on what’s in my life.

Then I changed my mind,

Seeing all the strife.

 

Once I believed

Everything you said.

But in the end,

Inside, I wound up dead.

 

Once I knew what it was like

To care about someone.

But now there’s nothing left but shreds.

How could could I be so dumb?

 

Once I thought that I’d change.

I thought that I’d be better.

But experience has taught me,

Once can’t be forever.