I’m sorry, I forgot the rules

thought maybe I could be happy

But no, it just took a reminder

and now I remember my place

No hopes, no dreams, no expectations

they only lead to pain

Good things must be spare and fleeting

or else must hurt when they don’t come true

I’m not meant for better things

I should’ve learned a long time ago

Rest assured I’ll take the lesson

to heart this time and just let go