My Precious Gem

Maybe someday I will learn That for some things you cannot earn Without dropping a piece of gem Just to pay the unnecessary aid Of a supposed-to-be lonesome war If only I tackled things a little more raw Surely I wouldn’t be now pale and lame If only I obeyed the signs My wild ego wouldn’t be made so tame Yes, if I hadn’t chosen pleasure over treasure Even when I knew the signs didn’t bode well My soul wouldn’t be feeling so unwell If then I had frowned for the crown Surely, today my smile wouldn’t appear crooked Maybe it’s time I learn’t to learn That with this pain I can gain The same things I hope to earn Without any mutual aid Only with the plans I already laid Just to keep my precious gem.