PROLOGUE
This poem reflects the speaker’s unexpressed feelings for a secret crush, emphasizing the internal struggle between desire and fear of rejection. Despite recognizing their affection may not be reciprocated, the speaker longs to be closer, feeling exhilarated yet apprehensive. They experience conflicting emotions as they try to drop hints while worrying about being misunderstood. As their longing intensifies, they yearn for the courage to express their feelings, hoping to transform their admiration into a mutual connection. Ultimately, they resign themselves to secretly watching from a distance, cherishing the beautiful qualities of the one they adore, while waiting for a possible future together.
My Secret Crush
My feelings for you are something new,
as I’ve never felt this way before.
A look from you and all I want to do,
is to talk and get to know you more.
The way I blush when it’s just us two,
is a feeling that I want to explore.
Any moment I can spend with you,
is a moment that I can’t ignore.
I tried to leave hints and clues
but this idea I’d quickly deplore
for fear they would be misconstrued
that my attempts would be abhorred.
These overthinking, hard to subdue…
what seemed simple now is a chore.
Until enough courage is accrued,
I lack the confidence to move forth.
My longing for you only grew;
I don’t want to fight it anymore.
My only wish, I hope it comes true,
is to be the person that you adore.
You’re beautiful and charming too
unlike anyone I’ve met before.
I pray for a rendezvous
to get to know you even more.
Until my wish and prayer comes through,
I’ll wait for the day when I’ll be yours.
You’re my crush that I dare not pursue,
but secretly watch from afar.
