Yes, I’ve grown feelings deep and true,
But I know they don’t live in you.
So I keep quiet, day by day
Not for fear, but in this way
Not silence born from lack of might,
But out of love, and what feels right.
I will not speak unless you ask,
To guard your peace that is my task.
I will not press, nor force, nor chase,
Nor let these words disturb your space.
If truth would make you slip away,
Then in my heart, those words will stay.
I love you more than just to claim,
I value you beyond a name.
This poem is about quiet, selfless love. It explores the inner conflict of someone who has developed deep feelings but chooses silence out of respect and care. The poem reveals the strength it takes to hold back a confession not out of fear, but out of a desire to protect the other person's peace. It's a gentle tribute to love that values presence over possession, and connection over confession.