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 kind hard when the past gets in the way.

"Never burn a bridge because you may need it"

But sometimes you need to burn the bridge to forget.

"Today is a gift, thats why its caled 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 ive always know to fight and never bend my knees.

"Respect everyone and show them who you are"

But if you dont give me respect we will never go far.

"Lies are bad and cruel to all affected"

But if a lie can make you glad, id rather have you protected.

Sayings we've been told since we were small can never be lived by when youre backed against a wall.

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