If Only (You Knew)

Ode to a bittersweet secret.

She watched you

from afar,

secretly in love,

unsure of

the answer he'd

give.

 

Secret, secret, secret

I can't

share for I'm

too afraid

of his answer.

Would he hurt

me and

wave me off?

I can't tell

ever.

 

She was scared

to tell

for she didn't

know how

you'd react.

Sweet, bitter secret

she kept.

Too late now

because you

already have someone.

She observes with

envious eyes,

watching, waiting, listening.

 

I know you

break it

off with her...

that girl.

Should I tell?

I love

you, but you'd

hurt me.

Hurt my heart.

I can't

take the chance

of that.

Ever.

 

Sweet, she longs

to be

yours, to be

in your

arms, to have

your love.

She wants you

for your

kindness and caring.

She's not sure

if you're

safe or not.

She's too shy

to voice

her bittersweet secret

to you,

to profess her

love.

How would you

act?

She wonders still...

 

I love your

gorgeous locks

and perfect face.

I love how

your eyes

light up when

you smile.

Your kindness stirs

my soul,

you're so sweet.

Maybe I

should tell you

now...I

can't, I'm too...

too scared.

Of what you

might think.

 

Do you love

her back?

Secretly, I think

you love

her silent persona.

It intrigues

you very much.

She's so

mysterious, yet somewhat

melancholy.

You're drawn to

her, transfixed

by her dark

beauty.

Tell her your

secret, won't

you?

Tell each other

and embrace

with the deepest

of affections.

Bask in the

radiance and

warmth of each

other's love.

 

If only she

knew how

I secretly felt.

Maybe I

could be the

one to

break your lonely,

little shell?

Secret, secret, secret,

should I

tell you now?

Maybe I'll

wait a little

longer...

 

Wait a little

longer and

she'll be gone

before you

know it, so

make your

move and just

tell her.

It's not easy,

but blurt

it out now.

 

Tell the secret,

do both

of them, unwilling

of each

other's inner thoughts.

Look shyly

and smile weakly

filled with

true, true love.

A gentle kiss

for each

other is all

you need.

Break the darkness

and open

up already, and

be brave.

Dear love, you

did it.

Be happy now,

okay?

No more bittersweet

secrets.

Author's Note

I have only loved once. I condemned myself for that love. How was I to know that my feelings were only natural? I deemed them foolish. Here, the girl does get the guy and she is happy. Maybe I can be that way as well someday. :D

Reviews

[Alysa]

This is a beautiful write. I like the difference in fonts to emphasize the importance. Excellent work. (:

[KimLove "The Beautiful ..]

E.V. It's difficult to find true love. Some people are only meant to meet and love one person all their life. It does not always work out but it does not stop that love for the other. All we can do is try and maybe one day if we are really lucky True Love will knock once more. But it's hard to trust enough to let yourself love again. You have to have an open heart and you have to be able to not only trust yourself but trust in the other as well. I truly hope what I have said makes since because this poem touch something inside me, I saw myself and your statement in the notes well let's just say I can relate. xoxox much love E.V.

[quinfinn]

there is nothing quite so agonizing as unrequited love. this is a phenomenal piece of writing on the subject and i thank you for bringing it to my group. welcome! i just finished writing a new piece, not ten minutes ago, not for the squeamish or easily offended, but very creepy and dark and way out of the norm for me. care to see it? it's called "the ripper"

[.......]

Secretly, I think
you love
her silent persona.
It intrigues
you very much.

Amazing words here, this is quite the powerful write with such deep emotions. Very nicely expressed.

[Chloe]

This poem is sadly cute because its a universal situation that everyone goes through at some point or another. The fact that you display it so wonderfully with words makes it all the more enjoyable. Do not hold yourself accountable for a normal experience, things will get better with time.