why don’t you tell me

they say you build your life like a room around yourself

your lovers, your friends, your work take their places on the shelves

they say there comes a time when you have to turn the key

you can seal yourself away, or set yourself free

why don’t you tell me you love me too?

they say there is a world hidden down below the seas

when a peak of ice appears, the brave explore beneath

they say to know another that you first must know yourself

that it’s better to seek within than to pray to god for help

why don’t you tell me…

for round the world will spin, whatever state we’re in

as rivals or a team it’s up to you and me

to catch a darkened minute

and see if what’s within it can shine

they say that you will grow if you learn to know your fear

you will see that it is real, but less than it appeared

they tell you when you’re hurt to focus on the pain

if you yearn to see the sun then go dancing in the rain

why don’t you tell me…

written by tom yates 25 april 2016