Unrequited

Silent echoes in my mind, shadows of what could be

Fading whispers, calling me, but you're so out of reach

We stand on the edge of what feels like forever

Close enough to touch, yet I can't find the tether

Your smile, a promise, that teases and confounds

In this silent agony, I’m lost and unbound

I see the sparkle in your eyes, a hint you might feel the same

But doubts and fears keep us apart, fueling this silent pain

It's unrequited love, a shadow that I can't shake

So close, yet so far, a heart that's bound to break

I need to let go, though it tears me apart

You're with someone else, but I hold you in my heart

I’m tired of the ache, tired of the fight

Learning to breathe, finding my light

Lost in this longing, I’ll set it free

Wish you happiness, even if it's not with me

So I’ll heal these wounds, learn to see anew

Unrequited love, I’ll bid adieu

Though you’re so close, I’ll find my way

To love myself, someday.