when reality hits *not a poem*

 Liking someone who doesn’t like you back can feel truly crushing. I suppose that's why it's called a crush,  it’s hard to put into words the heaviness in your heart when you know someone you care about doesn’t feel the same way. You can’t help but daydream about being together, imagining what it would be like to share laughter, secrets, and quiet moments. But then reality hits, and you realize that your feelings are one-sided. You find yourself wishing for just a smile or a kind word, only to be met with silence or indifference. It hurts even more when you discover their feelings through someone else, shattering your hopes in an instant. It’s not just a matter of being rejected; it feels like a part of you is unrecognized and unwanted. Each un-returned glance or missed opportunity to connect becomes a reminder of the distance between you. You want to believe that things could change, that maybe, someday, they’ll see you as you see them, but deep down, you know that may never happen. The ache of wanting someone who doesn’t want you back fills your days with a heaviness you can’t shake off. You try to soothe yourself, telling yourself that time will help you move on. But the pain lingers, leaving you feeling alone in a world that seems to keep moving. You realize that some feelings can’t be forced, and it’s tough to accept that love doesn’t always come back to you the way you hope. You want to forget, to let go, but the sadness remains, reminding you of what could have been, and leaving a mark that feels impossible to heal. In the end, it’s just a lonely ache, a reminder of how hard it can be to love someone who doesn’t feel the same way.