For Em

Sitting in my chair
sweating from the day
I think it's time to tell you
the things I did not say

You live in fear of the world
You live in fear of love
You live in fear of letting free
The feelings in your heart

The girl I love is hidden
beneath your perfect skin
suffocating under fear
of every little thing

I miss those rare and special moments
When I could hear her sing

Your life the world it does not need
to be this frightened thing
why can't you understand?
that rules are only written
if written by your hand

I know I've hurt you
I know I've made you cry
And you won't let me back inside
However hard I try