Dream Life

                                                        They thought she was delicate Like a pretty, little flower But she is so much more than that She holds extraordinary power They thought they could crush her Like a daisy in their hands Yet there is something about her That they do not understand she is wildflower The type you cannot tame The girl who brings the sun There is venom in her blood and danger in her eyes But she hides her power well You couldn't find it if you tried They did not believe in her Because they thought she was weak But she was not the flower  She was the snake underneath

                                 If you've listened close to silence, I'm sure that you have heard, The gentle constant ringing, In the space between two words, When you really pay attention, You find it's not just in your head, But instead is whispers of the words, The world has left unsaid, It's " I love you" left unspoken, And a mothers last goodbye, That she never had the chance to say, As she watched her daughter die, It's forgiveness never given, And a "sorry" left too late, That would have saved a best friends life, If they'd known it could not wait, It's a phrase that could have helped them, And it's secrets that could heal, It's words from those too scared to say, The truth of how they feel, But you have an advantage, For you're still alive to speak, Words that could help save a life, Or give strength to someone weak, So many you never leave unspoken, Words the whole world ought to hear, Before...