Lessons Well Learned

Lessons Well Learned (from The John Poems) You taught me what love is then took it away. You became my sunlight then banished the day. You awakened my body to love of a man Then condemned me to live without the touch of your hand. You brought life to my heart and opened my soul; You nourished my mind and made me feel whole. But now thanks to you, I've also learned pain. I know now that loneliness Can drive you insane. I've learned of betrayal, loneliness, mistrust--- And I know understand the myth that was us.