In shadows of the heart, a complex dance we weave,
A friend who's more, but love they can't perceive.
In silent longing's depths, my feelings gently sway,
For you, dear friend, who's captured my heart's display.
Your laughter's like a melody, a soothing, joyful sound,
But beneath this friendship's guise, my heart is tightly bound.
I watch you from a distance, my feelings kept concealed,
For fear that if I show them, our friendship might be sealed.
You don't see what's within me, the love I can't control,
A secret kept, emotions hidden, in the depths of my soul.
We laugh, we share, we're there for each other's plight,
Yet in the quiet moments, my heart takes flight.
I'm torn between our friendship and the love that burns inside,
A paradox of feelings, where my heart and mind collide.
For though you may not love me as I yearn for you to do,
I'll cherish this connection, as a friend, forever true.
So, I'll treasure what we have, and keep my love discreet,
For friendship is a precious gift, both tender and complete.
In the midst of this confusion, I'll find a way to cope,
With unrequited feelings, and a friendship filled with hope.
©bibzie
S