It Wasn’t But It Was

It wasn’t the horse

That was in the barn.

It wasn’t the piano

That played the song.

It wasn’t all the lessons

That made me strong.

It wasn’t the independence

That I wanted.

It wasn’t the freedom

That I fought.

It wasn’t the responsibility

That I sought.

It wasn’t the care

That roamed the world.

It wasn’t the sports

That I longed

It wasn’t the instruments

That I carried along.

It wasn’t the size.

That brought me peace.

It wasn’t the hairstyle

That made me, me.

It wasn’t the glasses

That I could see.

It was the moments

That we let go.

It was the time

That we didn’t spend

It was the playing

That we needed to be friends.

It was the warmth

That didn’t flow

It was the lessons

That needed taught

It was your acceptance

That wasn’t bought.

It was the trying to please

That you wanted.

It was the understanding

That couldn’t be

It was the hurt

That you wouldn’t see.

It was things okay for you

That was done.

It was role you saw

That I gave

It was the approval

That I slaved.

It was the past

That I let go

It was the things

That were yours not mine.

It was the beginning

That is mine this time.

Songbird Expression 32.2.19