We just knew each other,
A casual meeting turned into something more,
But I swore I would never fall in love again,
Afraid of the pain it brings to the core.

You asked me why,
Why I was so guarded with my heart,
I skirted around the answer,
Not wanting to fall apart.

I was afraid of shattering,
Of breaking into a million pieces,
Afraid of loving the wrong person,
And facing the heartaches and creases.

But despite my promises,
I found myself falling for you,
Despite my fears and doubts,
My feelings grew and grew.

You told me you liked me,
I could see it in your eyes,
But deep down I knew,
You could never love me like I love you, no matter how hard I tried.

You wouldn't notice the small things,
The little details that make me who I am,
You wouldn't hold me close,
Or gaze into my eyes like I'm your only gem.

I love you more than you could ever know,
More than words could ever express,
But I know deep down,
You'll never love me back, I confess.

So I'll cherish our moments,
And hold onto them tight,
Knowing that my love for you,
Will burn forever, bright.

I may never be your everything,
But you'll always mean the world to me,
Even if you don't love me back,
I'll love you endlessly.