She loved the world too easily, She had no way of knowing That life will wait to strike you down When your soft side is showing. She gave of self, such sacrifice And when little else was left, Twas cast aside most heartlessly Left broken-down and so bereft.
Now bitterness her sword and shield She wields with silent fervor, And keeps her love from light of day And those who don't deserve her, And trust, it seems, the stuff of dreams, She's buried far too far down, In self-defense, it makes no sense To ever let your guard down.
She has forgotten how to love As she did way back before, Before heartache had worn her down Until she could take no more. Perhaps someday she'll find a way Her heart can again be free, Til then, trust seems the stuff of dreams Of some faded yesterday.