Dead Letter

Say it loud, say it proud'cause noone can hear you.Say what you need to sayAnd then lick it shut 'causeWhatever you are, whatever you dreamThis letter is a silent scream.Wherever you hide, wherever you goNoone will ever know.This is the burden that you never asked forThis is a secret but you'll keep it no more.'Cause on the cover it reads; open never, close forever.This dead letter.Tempted by the questions whyLike longings of a child.But paper can't denyeven the calmest fire so…Whatever you know, whatever you don'tAnd all points in between.Whatever you feel whenever you seeThe things you shouldn't show.This is the burden that you never asked for.This is a secret and you'll keep it no more.'Cause on the cover it reads; open never, close forever.This dead letter.But should your package openFor stranger's eyes.Your sanctuary brokenAll hope will die.Whatever.Whatever you are.Whatever.This is the burden that you never asked forThis is the love that you don't care anymore.This is the hurt that you won't carry inside.This is the damage that you no longer hide.'Cause on the cover it reads: Open never…Close forever.This dead letter.