The Bitter Taste of Goodbye: A Story of Unrequited Love

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 | 3 minute read

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The Bitter Taste of Goodbye: A Story of Unrequited Love

How much love will eventually drift away with the wind?

How many people will ultimately become fleeting passersby?

We once shared moments together, but couldn’t stay together in the end. Besides the helpless look on our faces, what else could we do?

Regret and Helplessness, Forever in Our Shadows

We once had a romance, like a brief, beautiful fireworks display.

Our time together was short, just a month, like two shooting stars passing each other, brief but unforgettable.

Despite this, we eventually parted ways, each going our separate ways, filled with regret and helplessness.

I still remember our joyful laughter and our intimate moments.

When I went downstairs to ride my bike, I realized our bikes were still locked together, but one key was missing.

As I cleaned my room, I found the gift box you gave me, still quietly lying on the table, with some of my favorite candies still uneaten.

Why is reality so cruel, making us lose something that’s already gone, yet still haunting us?

Crossing the Ocean, Just to See You

I once crossed the ocean, just to see you. It seemed like a crazy thing to do, but it left a deep mark on my heart.

Back then, I was so determined, so lovable.

The sweetness and passion we once shared have now become scars in my heart. We tried to bury those feelings deep inside, but we couldn’t erase those memories.

We both know we’ve missed each other, but the regret in our hearts cannot be erased.

In this relationship, we both gave our true hearts and passion, deeply loving each other. However, we still couldn’t be together, leaving a permanent mark on our souls.

Back then, I was like a helpless child. We tried to find new lives and emotions, but that past relationship kept haunting us.

Life is like a play, and each person has their own entrance and exit.

We can’t change the past, nor can we predict the future. We can only face reality and search for our own happiness.

Maybe one day, we’ll meet again in life’s journey, and maybe by then, we’ll have let go of that past relationship and can smile as we reminisce.

I Yearn for the Sea in My Dreams

Relationships that can’t be together leave us with regret and helplessness.

However, life must go on, and we need to learn to let go of the past, bravely taking a new step forward.

In this world, there’s always someone waiting for us, we just haven’t met yet.

Maybe life still has its own blue skies waiting for us, which haven’t arrived yet.

The sea in my life, where is it? I’ve planted a seed on the beach, imagining what it will be like when it grows up.

Your Attitude Made Me Want to Leave with Tears

When I thought of leaving you, it wasn’t because you were bad or because I didn’t love you anymore, but because your attitude made me feel like I wasn’t needed in your world.

Actually, I could have persisted and begged you to stay, but it would have been pointless.

Many relationships, besides gradually drifting apart, are just early goodbyes. Many past events, besides being buried in our hearts, are just never mentioned.

Fate is predetermined, and we can only quietly let go of the past.

As Shakespeare once said, “Losing love doesn’t mean losing everything; it’s just teaching us how to find love better.”

Life’s final act isn’t a grand finale, but an inexpressible sorrow.

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