Still

I've been hurt plenty before 
most of it was my fault 
so I'm feeling numb 
and dumb at the same time 
why am I feeling dumb 
because I knew better 
and when you know better 
you should do better 
so I chose poorly 
but I'm not crying oh poor me
or yelling please pour me a shot
I don't need a drink
and no more dwelling on the past 
I don't need to think 
Life is moving pretty fast
so you have to be ready to move with it
I could spend my nights crying 
but I'm supposed to be trying 
and making an effort
so I'm standing here today 
to say that if you're standing in the way 
you better stand clear 
I may be hurt 
but I'm stronger than I've ever been 

© 2015