Already Been There

I was lied to, cheated, and betrayed,

But I won’t despair.

I’ve already been there.

I should have went; out of love I stayed,

So I won’t despair.

I’ve already been there.

I gave all I had… do I have a little more?

I will not despair.

I’ve already been there.

My heart’s an open book but where’s the open door?

I cannot despair.

I’ve already been there.

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The darkest depth of Hell

Is just a useless spell

Cast by jealous minds

Who cannot shed their rinds

And would rather bear the curse

That makes it so much worse,

Yet from beginning to end

To a stronger will they bend.

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I cannot because I will not,

Despair is NOT my eternal lot,

But merely a passing phase—

Clarity from the Ancient of Days.

I will not complain

That it caused me pain

Or seek out a reward

For a game I never scored.

I cannot because I will not—

NO—I will not despair—

I’ve already been there,

And I accept my lot.