Red Rose's Poems

Lessons Learned

I've learned a lot of lessons
Too many to keep track
From boys who break hearts
To friends who stab backs

Mother told me to give chances
But only one or two
I used her advice wisely
Because that is what I now do

I used to wait around for others
But I've decided it's a waste of time
I never wait for a second
Some say I'm as sour as a lime

Those people who talk
I guess they were never taught
That you have to learn these lessons
That there are some battles to be fought

I have learned to cut people off
After mistake number three
Some say I should forgive and forget
But that's just not fair to me

I've left people behind
Lost a friend or two
Could no longer take the constant hurt
There wasn't anything else I could do

The most important lesson
Number one out of them all
Is to always love yourself
With your head high and standing tall