Did It Hurt

Did it hurt? Well, of course I felt the pain... Yeah, it left a mark; An imprint on my brain But nightmares don't control The dreams that I maintain, The experience did affect me But my character didn't change My perspective is still positive, There's no hatred in my veins; My mind is refreshed, And bearings rearranged I was shook by the thunder And damp from the rain, But overall, much less was lost In comparison to what was gained Did it hurt? Well, of course, fire burns, And the blade of betrayal Cut a little more than I deserved I felt little cheated, Like my cry went unheard, And I acquired a reputation That I really didn't earn I could've gotten upset And sought vengeance in return, But I accept it for what it is, A simple lesson learned At the end of the day, Karma always makes it's curve; Because the thing about them tables Is that they always turn...