They Say.. They Never Tell... The Truth About Life

They say, letting go is the best way to find out what's yours in the first place;
But they never tell you, how much letting go hurts.
They say, time heals all wounds;
But they never tell you, how agonizing that waiting period is.
They say, it takes courage to stand up for what is right;
But they never tell you, how painful is the beating down.
They say, strong decisions take time;
But they never tell you, the time taken might cost you your loved ones.
They say, life is about moving on;
But they never tell you, to be prepared that your past just might catch up with you.
They say, love is kind;
But they never tell you, the path to love is filled with thorns.
They say, you should wear your heart on your sleeve;
But they never tell you, it can be trampled underfoot.
They say, true love and true friends stand by you & last forever;
But they never tell you, they are also the ones to betray you first.
They say, you'll always know who's the one for you when you stop looking;
But they never tell you, that sometimes you may have to wait a lifetime for them to acknowledge you.
They say, life is not a bed of roses but the afterlife is supposedly bliss;
But they never tell you, death is the price you have to pay for it.
They say, once bitten twice shy;
But they never tell you, the temptations don't ever stop.
They say, you are free to choose;
But they never tell you, your choice could change you & all you know forever.
They say, fear is of fear itself;
But they never tell you, if not dealt with it can probably kill you.
They say, life is a journey - a trek;
But they never tell you, every now & then it needs a reality check.
They say, what you believe is what is real;
But they never tell you, dreams don't figure in that equation.
They say, dreams can come true;
But they never tell you, shattered ones are the most common painful truth.
They say, promises are meant to be broken;
But they never tell you, your heart is always a paid for token.
They say, life is just a game;
But they never tell you, you're not a player rather just a pawn.