Painful memories prick my heart

Like some sort of poisonous dart.

Plans that didn’t fit like a glove

And lots of unrequited love.

I’ve made many mistakes in my life

As I’ve dealt with suffering and strife.

I’ve learnt lots of lessons in my life

When lots of pain and heartaches were rife.

I’ve suffered lots of pain in my life

As I’ve searched in vain to find a wife.

Now I’m trying hard to train my mind

To rise high above the daily grind.

Now I’m trying hard to train my brain

To rise high above heartaches and pain

So that someday my pain might cease

And I’ll find lots of love and peace!