I tried to play with your feelings, but I got played myself

Thinking I had the upper hand, I put my heart on the shelf

I thought I had it all figured out, that I held the power

But little did I know, my heart would soon turn sour


I played my cards, with a smile on my face

Thinking I could manipulate, with my charm and grace

I toyed with your emotions, thinking I was in control

But soon the tables turned, and I was the one with the hole


Your heart was pure, your love was true

But I failed to see, the depth of it in you

I played a game, with no end in sight

But soon I realized, I was the one with no might


My heart ached, my soul trembled

As I saw the truth, my ego crumbled

I played with fire, and got burned in the end

A lesson I learned, with this heart I tend


I tried to play with your feelings, but I got played myself

A reminder that life, is not a game of wealth

Love is not a game, with winners or losers

It's a journey of two, with each other's cruisers


So I ask for your forgiveness, for what I've done

For the pain I caused, and the battles I've won

I vow to never play, with anyone's heart again

For love is a treasure, that must be kept from drain.