I do understand...

You think that I don't understand
All the stuff you're going through
But I have something to say to that:
You won't believe this, but I do.
There were times I could be a real bitch
Before I grew up and became "nice."
I wasn't like that all the time
But sometimes I could be as cold as ice.
You seem to think I'm so innocent
But if you only knew
Everything I've experienced
And the stupid stuff I used to do.
I know what it's like to screw up
Because I've done that as well
The only reason you don't know all this
Is because you never gave me the chance to tell.
I've lied and backstabbed people
I'm not proud of it at all.
But I made my amends and don't dwell on the past
And I found that I could still stand up tall.
You need to stop doing all this stuff
Do you know how many people you're driving insane?
You're hurting yourself so badly
There's everything to lose here and nothing to gain.
I still care about you
That's something I could never not do.
Though I don't know why I even bother
After everything you put me through.
And you always know where to find me.
If you need to, hold on to my hand.
You don't want it and most likely won't take it
But I want you to know that I do understand. ...

Always,
Elizabeth

8-27-02

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