If Walls Could Talk

We often ask, “If walls could talk Whatever would they say?” They've listened to the laughter They've been witness to the horseplay. They've heard the sounds of sorrow They've been there for the rage They've heard all of the whispers What we forget with age. Walls have seen the looks That we give to each other They hear the loving teasing And encouragement so tender But have they heard the thoughts Chasing through my mind? Do they see intentions With all the actions, twined? Surely walls would have A lofty tale to tell But if they knew our thoughts Oh, how that tale would swell.