I Didn't Know

I didn't know that,

You can't share things in life,

Everything has someone's name on it,

And taking what's theirs,

Is considered an offense.

I didn't know that,

Everyone has a favourite,

Elevating one from the others,

Or the others from one,

Without thinking the jealousy and pain endured.

I didn't know that,

People forget,

About others who just want them,

To come by and talk,

And ask 'How are you?'.

I didn't know that,

Wealth and property was crucial,

More than kinship,

More than trust,

More than eternal happiness.

I didn't know all this,

Until I grew up,

Until I finally realized,

Nothing in this world will truly,

Make me happy.