unsaid

why won't you say

the words that stay

unwritten in your heart

the things you feel

but pretend aren't real?

i see you so bravely 

facing the days

even though i know

it will hurt, it will burn

you push away your tears

don't you understand

that your greatest fears

aren't what you're scared of

can't you see that

you're only avoiding yourself?

and i've seen you get knocked down 

to your feet, on your knees

and you still stand back up

you're stronger, better, tougher now

the things that pushed you won't hurt anymore

but i see right through that facade

that happy face and those bright smiles

you're still breaking down inside

and you're only trying to hide

can't you just tell me, tell me

the things that you never say?