What We All Thought

“I just want to forget and be done…”

Well listen up sir, you’re not the only one

When what we all thought would never be done

Has turned out to be a new reason to run

“I just don’t want to hear it anymore...”

Well listen up ma’am, you’re not the only one who’s sore

When what we all thought was the end of the war

Has turned out to be an opened window to our closed door

“I just didn’t think it would be like that…”

Well listen up lad, you’re not the only one lying flat

When what we all thought was a disease expat

Has turned out to be native, something new to combat

“I just want it to go back to the way it was…”

Well listen up lass, you’re not the only one missing that applause

When what we all thought was one great, just cause

Has turned out to be a life that we can’t seem to pause

“I just didn’t think it could happen to me…”

Well listen up man, you’re not the only one looking to flea

When what we all thought was a guarantee

Has turned out to be us, buried in debris

“I just didn’t want a good thing to end…”

Well listen up miss, you’re not the only one to fear that friend

When what we all thought was the key to transcend

Has turned out to be a broken heart we can’t mend