Irony

Sometimes I feel like there's a subtle irony to life

That day upon day can pass 

Pain felt 

Or elation 

You can have it all within your reach

Or cannot see a way out on the horizon 

Then all at once, you'll have it all 

Or nothing 

Sometimes you get what you wanted 

But not what you need 

Or what you needed, but not what you wanted 

And you have to tuck away a little piece of your hope

Your happiness 

Your heart

Because, though you might wish for one thing

You're given another