Unwanted Love

A persistent melody, a tune I couldn't bear, Your presence, like a shadow, always lingering there. I tried to turn away, to silence the refrain, But your voice, a constant echo, drove me near insane. I built a wall of indifference, a fortress strong and high, But your efforts, like a battering ram, kept knocking by. Each attempt to push you further, only made you cling, A stubborn vine, entwining, refusing to unstring. I saw the yearning in your eyes, the hope that wouldn't fade, But my heart remained unmoved, a story yet unmade. I felt a pang of guilt, a flicker of regret, But my resolve remained, a fire I couldn't forget. Perhaps someday, the melody will fade into the night, And the shadow of your presence will vanish from my sight. But for now, the song persists, a constant, weary hum, A reminder of your efforts, and the love I couldn't succumb.