My Bitterness
The chorus of this song (in quotes) is a poem by Dorothy Parker called “Summary”. The rest of the lyrics are my addition.
You left me hanging Just like I knew you would I didn’t hope that’d you’d love me I didn’t really think you could All I needed was a shoulder I didn’t ask you to understand I just wanted you to listen Wanted you to hold my hand
And I know trust’s slow and slips through your hands This broken heart is mine I’ll be fine, hope it dosen’t change your plans
“Every love’s the love before In a duller dress That’s the measure of my love Here’s my bitterness: Would I knew a little more Or very much less”
You were just like her And everyone before I guess we all learn these lessons We love less more and more The truth is hard to handle But we’ll handle it’s hardness well I’ll hide my eyes, and stop caring And hope no one is able to tell
And I know hearts woe and the way life shifts like sand Guess I’m looking for a sign Walking the line, searching for a place to stand
“Every love’s the love before In a duller dress That’s the measure of my love Here’s my bitterness: Would I knew a little more Or very much less”