When at first we were deceived

When at first we were decieved ,

we believed everything you had to say.

We believed you... well because you are you.

You've been there since the beginning. You held us when we were scared,

you picked us up when we fell, cleaned our cuts and dried our tears.

You taught us good values and hard work.

You made sure we were respectful to everyone we met.

You taught us not to steal and to work hard for what we wanted.

You spent hours outside in the hot sun, just so we could practice those things we wanted.

You played with us and supported us in our dreams.

You were there on our worst days and our bests.

You kept the bad guys away and taught us to be brave...

but where were you we needed you most? We are not perfect,

we are not always right, we are not always hard working or smart.

But you walked away with no goodbye.

You left us to be brave, when you knew we couldn't be.

You say you never meant for any harm to come to us,

but leaving us was harm in itself.

And you have caused harm to those I love

and as much as I love you, I choose them over you.

My life will go on without you,

Becasue I have learned to be brave on my own

and to teach myself and to stand alone.

When at first we were decieved, we were young,

but now we have grown and have learned,

learned not listen to anything you have to say.