Interest

Where is everyone? There are people everywhere So many voices in the room But no one really cares

Why can’t I talk to you anymore You are always somewhere else Your hands are here beside me But your attention is not

Where are you? Why can’t you hear me? Why do I feel invisible? When you are sitting near me

Everybody tells their story But no one asks for mine Everybody shares their feelings But has no listening time

We know what strangers posted We know what happened today But we do not know the people Who live a few feet away

I wanna know your story I want to know your plans I want to help with what you carry And understand where I can stand

I want to remember what you told me And ask how it turned out I want you to know you matter Not only when you cry out

I will listen I will stay I will learn your joys And help you through the pain

Put the screen down, look at someone near Ask about their life And stay long enough to hear Interest is love paying inattention

Let it begin with us Mmm