I have heard many I love yous,
I have given up so much time,
In believing each emotion
No worthier than this rhyme.

I’ve partaken of promises
That were broken, one by one;
Some were quelled in one fell sweep,
Robbing pain from some slower fun.

I have climbed each and every step,
That love has made me take;
I have trusted this foolish heart,
That love has helped me break.

I try damn hard to learn lessons,
That life has proved to be true:
I try hard to hear what they say,
But believe in just what they do.