Secret salves

You have a tale to tell
But you keep it to yourself
The secret burns like hell
But you keep it to yourself

If you could share this tale
If you could set it free
Would the burden pale?
You keep it to yourself

And then you tell a confidant
Someone who doesn’t know her
And you’re reassured, confident
That this will free your heart

And yet, the urge to share remains
Your head hurts as if caused by it
And your effort drains
But you keep it to yourself

But you are treating the wrong ailment
Sharing’s not going to make you better
You know that evening meant,
Much more than you had known

Sharing a secret does not relieve
It only represents danger
For discovery would not cleave
A better sanctuary