The Hypocritical Victim and Cause of Unrequited Love

Though I do not love you,
My feelings run deep.
I thank you for all the joy you bring to my life.
Your presence fills my heart with happiness
But not love.
I only wish I could return the love you give to me
But my heart is given to another.
All I can say is thank-you
And I love you
As a friend.

Spring 1998