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.
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Moharif Yulianto
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Comments (2)
This was so poignant and relatable. Loved it!
A wonderful take on unrequited love. I especially like "clinging to embers leaves only ash". Beautiful.