An Open Apology Letter To My Past Crushes by contributor
For every time I walked a little slower on the route I knew you took to class
for every not-so-subtle glance in your direction
for every ill-fated invitation I extended
I apologize from the bottom of my heart
which was filled with longing for you, for too long
Perhaps you were oblivious;
perhaps you knew, and carried on,
hoping my affection would simply fade
But I was shamefully shameless
bordering on delirious
because desire is the want of what you cannot have,
a slow burn in the dark that leaves you
with only ashes and silence
I know better now
so I’ll leave you alone,
free from my creeping shadow
But I hope that one day,
you read this and understand
my intentions were good
(just expressed clumsily)
and as I send this letter on the wind,
I wish you nothing but happiness ahead.
