HAVE YOU EVER

Have you ever been beside somebody but felt so alone?
Ever wanted to touch somebody but held yourself back?
Ever wanted to hold somebody and feel like you’re at home?
Ever been held by somebody and stopped yourself from crying?

Have you ever screamed at somebody but nothing has come out?
Have you ever loved somebody but run as you’re gripped with fear?
Have you ever played with someone but felt like a voyeur?
Have you ever asked someone to love you and hold you dear?

First encounters of life
First encounters of love
Trying and learning what’s right
No help from heavens above.

Another world to understand
No one here to hold my hand
Another place to get to know
A losing battle, sword dropped low.

Have you ever?