simple things

i'm really trying.
i've put my pride down for you
& trust me when i say, it doesnt come easily for me
i've learned to rationalize every situation,
because the last thing i want is to make any small situation bigger than it should be.
i've placed my feelings aside for you
i've given you the benefit of the doubt
i've given you nothing but my very best.
thats all i can give you,
& thats all i'm willing to offer.

but my tongue is starting to bleed from all this bitting.
i've always said "its the simple things in life"
... you forget.