If only they knew what I know If only they'd listen to what I have to say If only they would learn from my mistakes If only they would keep my memories alive If only they knew They chatter and chitter They critique and they praise They demand the now without a thought for the previous They include and they exclude with a breathe If only they knew I speak they look I explain they laugh I smile they look away I grow silent they whisper If only they knew I was you I was there I wasn't patience I wanted If only I'd known