I would always hold my head up high,
Trying to make you smile when things seem dark,
Never do I expect anything in return,
My voice would always speak those reassuring words,
Letting you know that everything is alright,
Wishing away all the harm from ever being near,
Protecting you from pain and putting myself in its path,
Giving everything I know up so that you are happy,
I hold you closer than you will ever know,
You'll never know how I feel when you're smiling at me,
My knees tremble, my palms grow cold,
I refuse to let these things show, bright as day,
Pulse races when you touch my skin,
Fighting the urge I hold my tongue,
Your heart is held by another, one I will never be,
Being who I am, I will never step in the way,
The happiness you have is more important,
Than the feelings I may have,
I want whats best for you, to never shed a tear,
Stifle those emotions I feel, not risking pushing you away,
I'd rather have you as a friend than not at all,
It pains me to see you with another, but no matter,
I'll be here, whenever it is you need me...