Unrequited Star-Crossed Love
2014
I don't recall my first glimpse of you, it seems so long ago
For some time you were just an ordinary face
Passing in and out of my vision, never capturing my gaze
The thought of you forever fleeting in my mind
Until the time we found ourselves alone
And I discovered who you are
With steady conversations you showed yourself to me
When I walked away your soft voice echoed through my mind
As you slowly lowered the veil to your soul
You revealed your gentle nature and delicate strength
I see the grace you keep guarded from the world
I want to reach out and surround it with love
With each new day you become more beautiful to me
Just the thought of you is enough to warm my heart
But there's a space between us that can't be breached
So a distance remains for reasons left unspoken
When you look in my eyes
I wonder if you can feel how much I adore you
And see how desperate I am to be near you
Or am I too masterful with my conceal
I think I'm falling in love with you
But I can't let you know
I fear you would push me away
Especially if you feel the same
I can make our friendship be enough for me
If it means I can still touch your life
Even just the smallest part of you
Is worth treasuring in my heart forever
Sometimes I close my eyes and let myself dream
That there could exist a different time and place
Where I could wrap my arms around you
And pull you close with an affectionate caress
Immersing myself in your tender kiss
Liberating my passion for you
Blanketing your soul with my love