How can I convince you to stay?
Everything you’ve gone through
Has helped make you this way.
So untrusting, so tough
On the outside, inside you’re scared.
Who could hurt you so badly
To make you believe no one cared?
Maybe they didn’t, I don’t know,
But I’m right here, right now, and I do.
Your pain and your loss is in the past,
Now make yourself a future, and let me help you.
Life is a war;
It’s hard as hell to cope.
Let me be your light in the darkness,
Let me show you hope.
I’ll dedicate my love and strength to you,
Please, just open your eyes.
I’m trying to be your bit of truth
In a world full of lies.
Let me do what I can,
At least let me try my best.
Let me show you peace
And quiet to let you rest.
If nothing else
It’ll become a memory in your heart,
If you ever feel lonely
You’ll know I love you even when we’re apart.
What do you have to lose?
Let me try to work with this.
For I know that you, too,
Feel the magic in our kiss.
Runaway lover,
How can I convince you to stay?
Regardless of your past,
You don’t have to live life this way.
Age 17