At First I Thought...

At first I thought I'd found perfection

but this came with a minor glitch.

I found my theory needed correction

as you could not cure my life long itch.

At first I thought I'd found freedom

but I've been sadly misguided.

Now the process must be redone;

will my future ever be decided?

At first I thought I'd found hope

but that was thrown from my grip.

Now it hurts my hands to hold the rope

so I'll let your anchor sink the ship

At first I thought I'd found trust

but your lies showed I'd been misled.

A victim to your own lust,

you took another man into your bed.

At first I thought I'd found a friend

but this assumption came at a cost.

Now I have mistakes to amend

with my valuable time with you lost.

At first I thought I'd found a lover

but in hindsight this was a mistake,

and now I fear to find another

after once suffering heartbreak.