for the safety of others
by Nathan Raymond Orton

if you get the chance
say good night to all those who have ever tucked you in


if you get the chance
call back all the people you've ever wanted to talk to


don't wait for the day to come
when you realize everything has left you behind


if you get the chance
cry for all those who you have lost


if you get the chance
reveal all your secrets before your hearts imprisoned


don't wait forever to be your answer to silence
god knows i've waited long enough


my dues are about to be paid
and i don't know why i didn't see this all before


if you get the chance
don't say you never knew it was coming 

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