We all say things we don't mean

We all say things we don't mean

Except of course that time you said he was an asshole in his youth

And while there should always be empathy

For every differing reality

However sad you know that doesn't mean it's actually the truth

Was it envy? Was it pride?

Something deep that you denied yourself

That maybe you imagined could be beautiful?

Whatever was the case

To say that to someone's face

Was a very strange thing to do at someone's funeral

But we all say things darling we don't mean

Yes we all say things we don't mean

That don't make this difficult life any easier to live

Collective goodness buried underneath

Quiet clenching fists and gritting teeth

I just don't understand why it's so damn hard to forgive

I just don't understand why it's so damn hard to forgive

I just don't understand why it's so fucking hard to forgive