Only Soul Friends

By Marcella Leff

We laugh and chat, secrets we keep,

Your smile's a sunbeam, warm and bright.

Movies at night, hands side by side,

but love unspoken, my tears I hide,

yearning burns and can't be denied,

and your eyes show no light.

But in my eyes, a different dream,

my feelings trapped and locked inside.

Your soft touch is a sweet release,

I crave your warmth, a silent peace,

a gentle kiss, my only plea.

With silent tears, I hide.

Jealousy burns within my chest.

A lonely whisper in the air,

I'll wave and smile, pretend I'm free,

This one-sided love torments me.

A wish unheard, a silent plea

with a silent prayer.

A hollow pang this jealous sting,

We're friends with such a bond so deep,

You dance with someone new tonight,

Her eyes look on, with fading light,

A forced smile hides her lonely plight.

I’ll give you love to keep.

By Marcella Leff