From a distance
You
laugh and joke with the others
We
exchange a few pleasantries
Everything
seems normal
Except
I feel invisible
I
fear approaching in case you reject me
The
distress of not knowing is worse
I
am trapped by my own fear
I
need your approval so badly
I
want your affection with a burning desire
I
cannot force myself upon you
So
I wait in silent agony
Wondering
if you still want me
By
Prerafaelite © July 2001