Unrequited love

A name, a whisper on my lips, a sigh,

A constant echo in a silent sky.

Your laughter, music to a yearning ear,

But meant for others, never meant for here.

I watch you move, a sunbeam in the day,

Your smile ignites a warmth that melts away

The winter in my heart, a fleeting spark,

A cruel reminder of what's left in the dark.

We share conversations, light and free,

But hidden depths reside unseen by thee.

My gaze betrays the turmoil in my soul,

A silent plea that leaves you unaware and whole.

I paint a mask, a canvas bright and bold,

Of friendship's comfort, stories yet untold.

But jealousy, a serpent in my chest,

Coils tight, constricting, leaving me unblessed.

I watch you with another, hand in hand,

A silent scream trapped in this barren land.

Their whispered secrets, laughter light and sweet,

A bitter symphony, a love incomplete.

The urge to confess, a fire in my core,

But fear of rejection slams the bolted door.

Would friendship crumble, trust turn to disdain?

Silence holds me captive, a self-inflicted chain.

The world spins on, oblivious to my plight,

The sun still rises, casting morning's light.

But for me, the colors seem a shade less bright,

Haunted by a love that can never take flight.

I steal stolen glances, a bittersweet sting,

Memorizing details, the way your fingers cling

To a cup of coffee, the way your eyes alight

When passion ignites, but not for me tonight.

The nights are endless, thoughts a maddening chase,

Replaying moments, a love's desperate embrace

I long to hold, a fantasy unfurled,

Aching for a future that's a different world.

Perhaps someday, love will shift its course,

And fate will grant a love that's not a forced

Existence on the sidelines, watching you play,

Wishing for a chance to steal your heart away.

But reason whispers, a voice cold and clear,

Unrequited love, a path fraught with fear.

To move on, let go, a daunting, painful task,

But clinging to embers leaves only ash.

Is there a way to find a love unbound,

Where hearts connect, on common ground?

To mend the pieces, shattered by this plight,

And step into a future, bathed in love's own light?

The answer lies within, a choice to make,

To free myself from this love's bitter ache.

To build a fortress where my spirit thrives,

And seek a love that truly comes alive.

Though the road ahead may hold its share of tears,

Letting go may open doors to conquer fears.

For somewhere out there, a love awaits its call,

A love that sees me, embraces me, and has me all.

So with a trembling breath, I turn away,

From the echo of a love that won't stay.

The journey's long, but hope flickers anew,

To find a love that whispers, "I love you" too.