UNREQUITED LOVE!!!

One sided love- story of one of my closest friend from med school put in words

Memories of the first day I entered the medical college are still vibrant

And I had dreams of becoming a medical doctor as every single aspirant

The first time I saw you, you were exchanging pleasantries with my friends with a smile

My heart started beating very fast and my world stopped for a while

I had once randomly shared my feelings for you with my roommate

And, she suggested me to suppress my emotions, focus on my studies and just to wait

It was so painful to see you, chat and dance with every single girl in the class but not me

The week days would go busy but I didn't know what to do with the sufferings when I'd be free

I accepted the bitter truth that I was the complete opposite of beautiful

Working hard and getting good grades in exams would still not be merciful

My eyes kept following you through class rooms, library and to the canteen

Your occasional "hello" encounters with me on some random day would help me remain serene

Four and half years of hostel life suddenly came to an end

My heart broke but I still smiled through my pain as I had by then, learned to pretend

People were right when they said it is too miserable to be in one-sided love

And, you have to console yourself saying that it is nothing more than a "casual crush"

Two decades have passed since the graduation and everyone has moved on

But, no matter how much I try, these sentiments have not gone

Nothing hurts more than realizing he meant everything to you

And, every day I ask god to grant me the strength to finally stop loving you

Author's Note

It is so hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember and the painful thing to do is to watch the one you love, love someone else.
I wish I hadn't been so blinded in love and listened to my mind instead of my heart!