Your Silent Love

Ever been scared to confess your feelings to someone?

I see you every day in the halls.

I talk to you every day before class.

But I can't tell you everything. I can't find it in me.

I'm the one you come to for homework help.

No, you're not bugging me. I'm glad to help.

I'd do anything for you, you know.

I love you. If only I could say it.

If only I could tell you...

Who did you come to, heartbroken and in tears?

That's right, me. But I couldn't tell you.

I've always been your crying shoulder.

I've always been your confidante.

It hurts to see you so sad.

More than anything, I want to be the one to make you happy.

But, can I really do that? That thought scares me.

If only I could tell you...

I'd sweep you off your feet.

I'd do anything for you.

But, can I really do that? Once again my insecurities haunt me.

I'm afraid of rejection. What then?

I'm afraid of things changing between us. Of losing you forever.

Maybe things are fine the way they are?

Maybe we never were meant to be?

My insecurities still haunt me.

Oh, if only I could tell you...

But I suffer in silence.

I want you to be happy.

I want what's best for you.

But am I what's best for you?

My insecurities still haunt me.

Until then, I will always be your silent love.

If only I could tell you...

Author's Note

Just sort of a free-write, venting some pent-up emotion from my past. The inspiration came from Kelley's status.
"The greatest pain that comes from love is loving someone you can never have."
I guess I could really relate to that...

Reviews

[WillaDanvers]

This is a very real poem and I can feel the emotion as I am reading your words. This is intense! And also it is something very relatable. I know the feeling of harbouring such feelings for someone but being unable to tell for fear of losing everything I have gotten used to being in my everyday life. Lovely work!

[DarkArtz 0703]

damn.... I know what that feels like.... im always the one to help bu he'll never see what really happens to me inside..

[r]

This is adorable in a sad way. I'm sure many can relate, and I like the way you wrote it. I'm sure the emotions could have been conveyed better, however, but I still like it.

[deeps]

WOW! You are really one powerful writer.
This is full of amazing emotion.
I like how you express yourself.

[qaralynn]

great write..

[Brittany DeFranco]

oh that's so sweet, I think you should tell her! If she always comes to you for help then maybe you two were meant to be. I really love this poem you really put your emotions into it ^-^
Keep writing, this was very beautiful

[Deaths Cold Kiss]

this is a beautiful write, love it.. i can relate

[Lightfalls]

This really is a beautiful poem, reading it I kept thinking "tell herm just TELL her!" because you really capture the depth of feeling well, and it makes the reader a part of it.

[Sseoni]

What a beautiful poem! I absolutely loved it! It was amazing! Your poem was very passionate and loving! Very well written, greatly detailed and descriptive! Fantastic poem! :D

[Nae Nae]

This is very passionate i think ... it shows a lot of emotion