Deep Down

4 - Can't

You don't understand,
you never do.
I try to explain,
but I can't get through to you.

I tell you the truth
but you say I'm okay.
I thought you would know best.

So I sit in my room,
locked in my personal hell,
while you pretend it's all good
and I do as well.

But I'm not okay,
and my some know that, too,
but you can't seem to see
what is right in front of you.

You say it's a phase,
blame my friends for it all,
but you don't understand
that this is not their fault.

I know you've been through this,
that you ached so much more,
but I can't help but wonder
don't you know me at all!?

I thought you would get it,
why I'm acting this way,
but you don't listen
to what I have to say.

You just ignore me,
pretend I'm alright.
but I'm not as strong
as I'd like to be,

for my time to come
and I hope that it's soon.
My friends understand;
I wish you could, too.