I wish I could speak the words I feel to you
I wish I could open my mouth and let you know
I wish you could do the same too
But no. We both let the silence devour us
My heart aches for three words you haven’t said to me in a while
Sure, you may say it quickly when leaving.
But I’m talking about the genuine “Selena, I love you”
I can’t bring myself to utter the words.
I sit here, as my eyes begin to fill with tears
I stand up, I just can’t take anymore.
My back turns to you as I walk away.
Then I hear, “Selena, wait.”
My heart skips a beat as I hope and pray for the words I need you to say.
“Don’t forget…” you begin to say.
I hold my breath in utter silence.
“I’m teaching Sunday School today. You’ll be sitting by yourself this service.”
“Okay” is all I can mutter as I walk away.
My eyes water more, and my heart breaks.
A girl’s hope is to hear her dad say “I love you.”
Maybe that’s just too much to ask for?
