WildTurkey

I've learned -
that no matter how bad
your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.
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I've learned -
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.
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I've learned -
that you can keep going
long after you think you can't
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I've learned -
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.
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I've learned -
that true friendship continues to grow,
even after the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
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I've learned -
that the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.
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I've learned -
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.
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I've learned -
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.
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I've learned -
that it is taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.