The funny thing
About growing up was
I never realized
Just how happy I was
Until I became sad

I never realized
Just how loved I was
Until I was alone

I never realized how
Wonderful my parents were
Until I had none

I never realized
The bitter cold winters
Sweetened the sunlight

I never knew
How perfect we were together
Until you left me for dead

I never realized
A time would come
When an apology wouldn't be enough


I never knew.