our paths crossed

i followed you with my gaze

and then you look back

our eyes met for a few seconds

and i could do nothing but smile

then look away

if only i was free to pursue this nagging feeling

if only i was free to tell you

how i'd like to hold your hands

or lay my head on your shoulder

or feel your hand wipe my tears

or be free to drown myself in your scent

or hear you raise your questions

like you were interested how my day went

how lonely it feels that i could never do anything about this

how painful it is to always see you pass me by and walk away

i wanted so bad to shout to the world how happy i get when i see you wear my favorite outfit

or how i admire your new haircut

how much more bad can it get

not to be able to touch you or feel your warm kisses

or hear your sweet voice

that could erase all my worries

tomorrow, i should be able to wake up from all these daydreaming

and stop hoping that you could be mine even for a fraction of a second

please set this heart free from the mystery of your being...for me to dream of someone else without fear, without feeling guilty.

let me tread my path, without looking back if you will follow. without leaving my heart behind.