It happened - just as I expected-
        So why does it still hurt so much?
        I mean, I was prepared from the very beginning,
        Told myself daily that you would go,
        That it was ok to snatch what moments we had,
        Something to hold and cherish
        In the emptiness you would leave behind.

        It happened - just as I expected-
        Your search ended - just not with me.
        And I, who was never searching in the first place
        Will have to continue on alone.
        Picking up pieces of shattered dreams.
        Being the rock, the strong one, the dependable soul,
        And hiding the hurt so others will not see.

        It happened - just as I expected-
        And I do understand the happiness you must feel
        I felt it too, once, smiling through the pain
        I knew was only a matter of time
        I just want someone to explain-
        Since it happened - just as I expected -
        Why does it still hurt so much?