They stand in shadows, just out of sight,
Afraid of love, yet drawn to light.
They walk so close, they almost stay,
Then turn their backs and slip away.
They speak in whispers, soft and low,
Leaving echoes where they go.
A message sent, then left unread,
A path half-walked, a word unsaid.
They think the world won’t see their game,
That no one knows, that none will name.
That if they hide behind their fear,
Their hearts won’t break, they’ll disappear.
But love is not a game to play,
Not meant to hide, not meant to stray.
It does not step, then step away,
It does not beg for those who stay.
If you care, then let it show,
If you long, then let it grow.
Why stand so near, then turn aside?
Why chase the sun, yet run and hide?
Do you fear the truth so bright?
That love won’t fade, that love won’t bite?
Do you fear its steady hands,
The weight of trust, the fearless stand?
For love is strong, and love is clear,
It does not wait, it won’t stay near.
For those who hide, for those who flee,
Love will never beg—just be.
So let them watch, let them roam,
Let them search but never own.
For love belongs to those who stand,
With open hearts and open hands.
..Written by Subha..
Afraid of love, yet drawn to light.
They walk so close, they almost stay,
Then turn their backs and slip away.
They speak in whispers, soft and low,
Leaving echoes where they go.
A message sent, then left unread,
A path half-walked, a word unsaid.
They think the world won’t see their game,
That no one knows, that none will name.
That if they hide behind their fear,
Their hearts won’t break, they’ll disappear.
But love is not a game to play,
Not meant to hide, not meant to stray.
It does not step, then step away,
It does not beg for those who stay.
If you care, then let it show,
If you long, then let it grow.
Why stand so near, then turn aside?
Why chase the sun, yet run and hide?
Do you fear the truth so bright?
That love won’t fade, that love won’t bite?
Do you fear its steady hands,
The weight of trust, the fearless stand?
For love is strong, and love is clear,
It does not wait, it won’t stay near.
For those who hide, for those who flee,
Love will never beg—just be.
So let them watch, let them roam,
Let them search but never own.
For love belongs to those who stand,
With open hearts and open hands.
..Written by Subha..