one side love that never began

From high school halls to college days, I stood by her in countless ways. Her guiding light, her steady hand, Yet love—she’d never understand. She saw a friend, a bond so true, While in my heart, love only grew. Her laughter echoed, bright and free, Yet never once was it for me. Years went by, I held my ground, Never confessed, never made a sound. Though she rejected what I felt inside, I stayed—her friend, with love denied. But one mistake, one foolish call, And now I've lost it—lost it all. The friendship worn through time and test, Shattered now—my final rest. A whispered dream, a fleeting glance, A love that never had its chance. A story untold, yet written above, Fading to silence—one-sided love