She Doesn't Have to Know

This is an intriguing love story.

For Sara

Should I let Sara know how I feel about her?

No, I won’t say a word to entice her,

Although I want her love, and I’m dying to be in her arms.

But how else can I reach her heart?

I can’t let her know that I care and how I need her near.

And that is in fact my greatest worry.

 

She seems to be quite happy with her fiancé,

So I don’t want her wrapped in an eternal triangle.

I must prevent my feelings from showing.

She may not understand how my love blaze for her.

I can hardly stand to see her engagement ring.

I need to get a grip on myself and control my thinking.

 

How can I get the girl who I love out of my mind?

I want to admit to her that I’m hurting,

But I’ll leave her alone so she can enjoy her love life.

I wonder what she’d do if I approach her?

But maybe things are better this way.

She doesn’t have to know that I live just next-door.

Author's Note

From my elite collection of love poems.