JEWELRY BOX By Tom Jensen
I'm not an underachiever
More what you call
a late bloomer
Took me a long time
to become a believer
Otherwise I'd have been here
a whole lot sooner
I heard it said that
I was past my prime
But now I know
it was just a rumor
Such harsh words have
strengthened me over time
Good thing I still have
a sense of humor
When I said "take it
or leave it..." she left it
Never cared about money...
but she cost me time
Ring's in the jewelry box...
I don't regret it
Replacements for me...
I'm sure they're waiting in line
Sacrifices had to be made...
but I'm at peace
You only live once...
I'm back to chasing my dream
After what we both held inside
had been released
Gave her half of everything...
but my self-esteem
When I said "take it
or leave it..." she left it
Never cared about money...
but she cost me time
Ring's in the jewelry box...
I don't regret it
Replacements for me...
she's got them waiting in line
Sacrifices had to be made...
but I'm at peace
You only live once...
I'm back to chasing my dream
After what we both held inside
had been released
Gave her half of everything...
but my self-esteem
I heard it said that
I was past my prime
But now I know
it was just a rumor
Such harsh words have
strengthened me over time
Good thing I still have
a sense of humor
I'm not an underachiever
More what you call
a late bloomer
Took me a long time
to become a believer
Otherwise we'd have been
here a whole lot sooner
When differences
in opinions increased
And they soon become
known to be extreme
As you find you own what
really should only
have been leased
Yes, opposites attract
yet it's best to
share common themes
Sacrifices had to be made....
But I'm at peace
You only live once...
I'm back to chasing my dream