Before the Silence Falls

Under the silver streetlight glow,
Our footsteps slow, nowhere to go.
A gentle breeze, the night so still,
Your laughter’s warmth, my heart it filled.
I caught your gaze and turned away,
Afraid my silent feelings would betray.
So many words I’ve locked inside,
Hoping the courage will collide.

Each heartbeat is a silent plea,
To close the gap between you and me.

Before the silence takes its hold,
Tell me a story yet untold.
Don’t let this moment disappear,
Speak the words that banish fear.
Before the stars forget to shine,
Whisper that you’ll be forever mine.

We built our world on stolen glances,
A secret language of our chances.
The way your hand brushed close to mine,
Felt like a pause in space and time.
But with each step, I hold my breath,
Afraid of love’s impending death—
Not of the end, but the retreat,
A life that feels incomplete.

At night I practice saying your name,
But in your presence, it’s not the same.

Before the silence takes its hold,
Tell me a story yet untold.
Don’t let this moment disappear,
Speak the words that banish fear.
Before the stars forget to shine,
Whisper that you’ll be forever mine.

Maybe we’re both too scared to try,
Waiting for the other one to fly
From fear to truth, from doubt to light,
To see our futures burning bright.
If we keep hiding, we’ll never know,
If this is love, or letting go.

The words are burning on my tongue,
A love song left completely unsung.

Before the silence takes its hold,
Tell me a story yet untold.
Don’t let this moment disappear,
Speak the words that banish fear.
Before the stars forget to shine,
Whisper that you’ll be forever mine.

Before the silence takes its hold,
Let all your hidden truths be told.
Don’t drift away, don’t hide your flame,
Call out my heart, and speak my name.
Before the dawn begins to rise,
Swear you’ll stay here beneath these skies.

When the dark turns into day,
I hope I’ll hear you softly say,
That all this time, you’ve felt it too
And the answer’s always been “I love you.”