Silvertooth

Ryan M Barnes

Sometimes I sit and wonder do you really care at all
And if you care do you even hear me
I talk and talk and I ask and ask but you never answer
You just sit there silent—do you even hear me
Are you listening—do you even care

Will we ever go back to where we were before
I miss the times we had together
I used to make you laugh and you would make me laugh
Now I just sit and cry— I feel like I could die
But still you’re silent—do you even care

I sit in the corner while the tears run down my eyes
Was it something I’ve done
 why is it you won’t answer
I raise my brow and plead for your attention
But still there’s nothing and I hang my head in pain

You’ve told me before that I could tell you anything
You said there’s nothing you wouldn’t forgive
But now we’re sitting here and I don’t know what I’ve done
Have you turned away—I just want to hear you say
I love you, I need you—tell me that you care

I hide in the darkness while the tears drench my face
Do you know how bad it hurts
 do you still care that it hurts
I come to you and beg for your attention
But still there’s nothing and still I sit in pain

What is it that you want from me
What is it that you’re looking for
How can you sit and watch as I die on the inside
I need to feel your arms
…I need to hear your voice

But I’m still hiding in the corner, my face soaked with tears
I’m feeling so alone
…have you ever felt this alone
All I want is to have your attention
But I have nothing, and still I sit in pain