[Verse 1] You left your coat beside the stairs Rain ticking softly on the sleeves I moved the kettle from the edge And let the room take time to breathe You said the words came out too sharp I saw your hands begin to shake I poured the tea, sat down with you There was no prize for being right [Pre-Chorus] A small act can loosen a knot A little room can change the air [Chorus] Be kind when the day turns difficult Stay close when the truth is hard to hear We all carry things we cannot show Forgive, and leave a door unclosed [Verse 2] The bus ran late; a stranger smiled And gave their seat to someone tired No grand announcement, no applause Just one more hand beneath the load I kept your note inside a book The ink had blurred along the fold I learned that sorry takes its time And trust returns in things we do [Pre-Chorus] A gentle word can hold its ground A patient heart can turn us round [Chorus] Be kind when the day turns difficult Stay close when the truth is hard to hear We all carry things we cannot show Forgive, and leave a door unclosed [Bridge] I won't call hurt a thing undone Or ask the wound to disappear I'll meet you where the mending starts With open hands and honest ears [Final Chorus] Be kind when the day turns difficult Stay close when the truth is hard to hear We all carry things we cannot show Forgive, and leave a door unclosed Be kind, and make a little room Stay close; let understanding grow We all have more to learn and mend Forgive, and try again, my friend [Outro] The kettle cools beside the stairs Your coat is dry; you're still here
