In my heart there is a burning,
For a love that is silently yearning.
I cannot tell him how I feel,
When I know this love can't be real.

I dream of nights with him alone,
And hope to have him for my own.
He has such a tender touch,
His arms around me would mean so much!

His kiss would be sheer bliss,
I know I'm only dreaming this.
Mine is a forbidden love you see...
Cause I know he'll never love me.

It's a fire that I can't put out...
It is true love without a doubt.
I'll carry this torch all life through,
And wonder if he somehow knew...

Of the love for him I had,
How can a love like this be bad.
It's a love straight from the heart,
One where in dreams we'll never part.

© Beulah Marie Starr 2002