If you've listened close to silence
I'm sure that you have heard
The gentle constant ringing
In the space between two words
When you really pay attention
You find it's not just in your head
But instead is whispers of the words
The world has left unsaid
It's "I love you" left unspoken
And a mother's last goodbye
That she never had the chance to say
As she watched her daughter die
It's forgiveness never given
And a "sorry" left too late
That would have saved a best friends life
If they'd known it could not wait
It's a phrase that could have helped them
And it's secrets that could heal
It's words from those too scared to say
The truth of how they feel
But you have an advantage
For you're still alive to speak
Words that could help save a life
Or give strength to someone weak
So may you never leave unspoken
Words the whole world ought to hear
Before they just become the ringing
In another person's ear.
