The Things We've Been Told

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“Forgive

And forget

And learn to let go”

They sound nice enough

But it is just for show

“The past

Is the past

So focus on today”

But it is kinda hard when

The past gets in the way

“Never

Burn a bridge

Because you may need it”

But sometimes you need to

Burn a bridge to forget

“Today

Is a gift

That is why is called the present”

But if today is horrible

Is that the kind of gift I get?

“A smile

Can change

The way of a man”

But when that smile is made of hate

Then is it worth a damn?

“Love

Your neighbor

As if it was you”

But if it is me I hate

Then can they be loved too?

“Turn

Your cheek

And let them do to you as they please”

But I’ve always known to fight

And never bend my knees

“Respect

Everyone

And show them who you are”

But if you don’t give me respect

We will never go far

“Lies

Are bad

And cruel to all affected”

But if a lie can make you glad

I’d rather have you protected

“Sayings”

We’ve been told

Since we were small

Can never be lived by

When you’re backed against a wall 

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