Shut

How can I look
Into your eyes when they're closed
And how can I understand
What you keep unknown

Looking at you
I see the desire within
To trust your heart
And let someone in

But how can you
With so much pain kept hidden
All you want is happiness
And the sorrow to be ridden
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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