I Knew Her Once
I knew her once,
But it was a long time ago.
Yet she knew me better,
Than my own ego.
I knew her once,
With few memories to pass.
Though her beauty and elegance,
Remained with her class.
I knew her once,
Realizing it wouldn't work.
As failure became manifest,
Outweighing any perk.
I knew her once,
Well enough to leave a mark.
One that couldn't be erased,
And never create a spark.
I knew her once,
When she was beyond any rage.
Where a calm and measured jury,
Would convict any age.
I knew her once,
Before my love could be free.
Only to doubt it would return,
And if it did . . . empty?
I knew her once,
While sharing great pain.
Though sadly, little joy,
As if an unsightly stain.
I knew her once,
Yet when it was over, we were broke.
While traveling separate ways,
As if all a big joke.
I knew her once,
And that once was enough.
Since I couldn't take anymore,
I'm just not that tough.
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