Lessons Learned (Poem 133)

I used to think it mattered,

     but it doesn't.

I used to think I needed, 

     when I wanted.

I used to trust that people 

     really meant it.

I used to think I would,

     but I won't.

I used to think I'd love it, 

     but I hate it.

I used to think I couldn't,

     but I can.

I used to think the whole

     world was watching.

I used to think I cared,

     but I don't.

(c) 2013, by Hannah Six