Taking a Look Back

Ideals of youth must all soon be shed
Fairies and fantasies are what we’re fed
But this world is rooted not in heart but head
Wild rhythms filtered tame

With an appetite strong for your meaningful looks
I would gaze at you through my rose lens
Perceptions were fashioned with music and books
Cloaked in green, just a rookie back then

Don’t be sorry for those days
Or that vibrant flame you kindled
With each heart beat strong I was in a daze
My head’s sharp but my beats have dwindled

And since then I’ve lost all such zeal
I know now heartache’s in the deal
There just ain’t no vow that your kiss could seal
I’ve known better since you came

I’m not knocking to lay the blame down at your door
Such gained fault’s not the kind that I give
Better off am I since I’ve learned love’s only lore
Moving on, keeping on’s how I live

So never again will its blush stain my cheeks
Cause I know such a paint leads to pain
And you can’t convince me there’s a love so unique
No I’m telling you, never again.