Love, Hate, and the Dash Between

 

One day I realized that I’d felt it all

All the emotions big and small

I thought I didn’t have anymore in me

To give to you what you might need

I’d been loved and I’d been burned

I’d been hated and I’d been spurned

I’d known great friends 

I’d had relationships reach their end

I’d given everything I had

I’d lived my days sad

I’d given my soul

I’d been broken and made whole

I’ve pushed and encouraged

Dreamed and been discouraged.

I’ve been surprised

And satisfied

I’ve raged and been furious

I’ve been downright mad and curious

I’ve been full of despair

I’ve lived like I had no cares

I’ve wanted and needed

I’ve been defeated

I’ve lived a good life it would seem

Because I’ve had love, hate, and the dash between

Rachael Collins