Forbidden Love Poem by Anitha Vijayakumar

A love so true in the depths of my heart,  
but I dare not express it because I feel unworthy of you.
A love that burns, unwavering and powerful,  
but the words remain unsaid, held within for so long.

My eternal love for you knows no bounds,
but my self-doubt envelops me like shadows.
For how could I stand in your light,
when I feel shrouded in darkness, devoid of what is right?

I see your radiant and bright smile,
the way you brighten even the darkest night.
But I can't bring myself to confess my love's plea
for fear of contaminating your world and obscuring the beauty you see.

I watch you walk through the day from afar,
longing to hold you close but keeping my love at bay.
The ache in my chest is a bitter reminder,
that I am unworthy of such tender love.

Though it pains me to keep this secret, this toll,
I'll keep my love hidden, deep in my soul.
But I can't risk breaking your heart, dear one,
because I know deep down that I'm not the one who should come undone.

So I'll admire you from afar, my love silently expressed,
knowing that my love will not be stressed in this way.
Though it breaks my heart to keep this love contained,
I will silently cherish you in the domain of my heart.

For my eternal love for you will remain,
even if I can't say it out loud, even through the pain.
You deserve pure and true love,
and while it may not come from me, I hope it finds you.