Circles

I wouldn't speak my mind

I didn't want to make them mad

I looked up to them

for the courage I thought I didn't have

I never bothered to lift a finger to make my point

now I'm spelling it out

and nobody's listening

it's hard to take it to heart

it hurts to be apart

but I can't watch and not be heard

the days go by and things get worse

but they say they can only get better

I try to make a dent

but it blends in with all the damage

I try to look the other way

but there's a mirror behind me

I see images of what can be done

it seems like I'm the only one

I wouldn't speak my mind