My mouth is dry
But my cheeks are stained
Stared down, I wonder why
I can't speak, my throat pained

My heart ached, why couldn't I say
What I needed to, at the time?
Is there no other way?
I have no confidence, but that's fine

I always seem to get by
Day by day, and it's just enough
Though it always leaves me
Wondering why

I can never do more
Than I'm expected to
It usually leaves me
Feeling small and sore

But such small words
Can leave so many feelings
It always leaves me
With my mouth dry, wondering why

Even though I may be weak
I have these feelings that are strong
So many feelings, I can't seem to define
Thus the world... ends up looking bleak