You Needn’t be Hanged like a Dog

I have been let down and hurt enough in my past to honestly tell myself I might not know what true love is

But

I have been let down and hurt enough in my past to know the value of who still remains by my side through it all

To learn who in my life are buoys and who are drift wood

And see who remains when the waters are troubled, not only when calm.

Then I’ll know who I can truly rely to guide me safely when sailing in the open sea

And who will try to run me aground