I loved you in secret from a distance,
and my unrequited love stood no chance.
I tried hard to stop my love from showing
but the deep desire just kept on growing.

Passion and turmoil not assuaging.
Powerful emotions kept on raging.
I longed to swing open my hearts closed door
and to declare my love forevermore.

But 'twas best that I just kept my silence
enjoying each moment in your presence.
Aware you'd never know the flame was there,
those loving feelings that I could not share.