In the hush between our laughter,
A shadow lingers, unseen.
You speak her name with glowing eyes,
While I smile, caught in between.
Your words, a melody of hope,
Each note a silent sting.
For every dream you share with me,
Is a song I cannot sing.
I watch you chase the morning light,
Your heart so open, free.
Yet every step you take toward her,
Feels like one away from me.
I wear this mask of cheerfulness,
A friend, both true and kind.
But beneath the surface lies a storm,
A turmoil in my mind.
I wish I could be happy,
For the joy your voice conveys.
But envy wraps around my heart,
And colors all my days.
I never meant to covet,
The love you think is near.
But longing doesn\'t heed intent,
It thrives on silent fear.
So I sit in quiet torment,
As you share each whispered crush.
My heart a canvas painted with,
A jealous, painful hush.