I was a young man
Lusting for every heart
Trying to conquer every mind
To satisfy a covetous ego
A lost cause, an unbalanced hormonal state.

Came along a girl
Young and fresh from high school
Looking for love, to give and to get
Mesmerized by a sly smile
She fell for a married man.

Not wanting to settle for second best
She took the risky road to prove her fears
She came out bruised and in tears
Hurting, angry and dejected
All because of the first cut, the deepest.

In anger– she settled for second best
In derision, she jumped on the first bus
Destination, unknown, fare, just a guess.
By the window she sat and watched
The trees, and the mountains fly past.

Years of growing up, three daughters later
I realize how bad I was, inconsiderate
Taking a good heart for a ride
A shadow cast over my life
A love I won’t set free.

How can I soothe your grieving heart?
How can I cool the flames of your desire?
How can I heal the first cut?
You are worth every tear, every ache
You are a Queen worth bowing down to.