Lost Love’s Lingering Pain.

In the depths of my heart, a love did reside,
A flame that burned fiercely, I couldn’t hide.
For her, I would have moved mountains and more,
But now I stand silent, my heart feeling sore.

Why am I afraid to confess this love so pure?
To lay bare my feelings, to take the grand tour.
Perhaps it’s the fear of rejection’s cruel sting,
Or the uncertainty of what the future might bring.

From a distance, I watch her smile with delight,
And though it brings joy, it also dims my light.
A fake smile I wear, though my heart feels the pain,
Longing to be with her, to dance in love’s reign.

Oh, where did I falter, dear God up above?
Why can’t I have her, this woman I love?
Did I err in my actions, or miss a love sign?
Why does it feel like my heart can’t align?

Deserving of love, I am certain I’m not,
Yet my heart yearns for it, this tangled love knot.
For in her presence, peace I would always find,
She’d bring out the best in me, a soul intertwined.

But alas, she slipped away, like sand through my hand,
Leaving me to ponder, where did I misunderstand?
Was it my timing or words left unsaid,
That led me astray, leaving my heart feeling dead?

Yet, in my sorrow, I wish her happiness true,
Though it hurts within, I pray her dreams come through.
For love is selfless, a sacrifice to make,
And seeing her joy, my own heartache I’ll take.

So, I’ll keep my memories, like treasures untold,
A bittersweet reminder of a love so bold.
And though I may have lost her, my heart will remain,
Ever grateful for the love I couldn’t attain.