Silence

I know you'll never see these words,

you're far too young to even read.

But your little eyes hold more than mine-

To some kind of trauma, they did heed.

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I don't know what you think you are,

You never dare to tell.

But I know that you are so much more

than a silent, historic shell.

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You're so much more than you can dream.

You deserve a chance to be heard.

If you can muster the courage to just speak,

I promise, I won't think you're absurd.

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You're so much more than a silent girl,

So much more than a delicate heart.

I don't know whay you are broken,

but I can tell you're torn apart.

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I cry so many tears for you

more than even I can bear.

I hope to lift your little tongue

with every single tear.

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I don't know how you carry on

but I see so much in you.

I can beg you with my warmth and love,

but still, you don't give me a clue.

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I promise, my girl, with tears in my eyes

that your words hold value and truth.

You're far too young to have done any wrong-

there is no guilt in youth.

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How I wish I can hear you just one time

and hold your eyes in mine.

And tell you and hear you answer

that everything will be fine.

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I know you wouldn't understand

if I'd tell you this in speech,

But, just know that your eyes portray

more than any word can teach.

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I pray for you, my child,

that you find the courage to speak.

For, I know there's worlds to get through to

if you'd only let me peak.