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Love, they say, is beautiful
Love, I heard, is kind
Love, I believed, covers all
All my life I waited
Waited to get things right
Waited for the right opportunity
Patiently waited for the right man to come along
Minding my business, he waltzed into my life
Wary I was, but his consistency and our flow swayed me
Oh here was my dream come through, or so I thought
Here was my knight in shiny shoes and jeans, or so I believed
The voyage began and we set on smooth sail
Oh how beautiful it was!
Yes my dream actually came through for a month
I was in bliss
My countenance brightened and my gaits glorious
But
Something changed
Someone happened
Friend or foe? I know not, but definitely not a friend
My already ignited heart was left wanting of oil
Complaints all over
Nothing ever seemed right
Everything was done wrongly
Then I began questioning myself and my identity
Appetite and sleep eluded me
Depression slipped in
Friends came to my rescue
While I begged to be loved as I once was
I was begged by others to consider their love advances
Tears and self-doubt became a constant companion
Silent treatment took over
I was loved as an option
But being an option is not an option for me
No! We are all imperfect
Never dwell on my imperfections
Cos you ain't perfect either
I got burnt by my own ignited fire
But then
Love is indeed beautiful with the right person
I am optimistic I will find true love again
The road isn't gonna be easy and smooth
But together, in love, understanding and maturity
We will both rise above all odds
And we are gonna be okay
Love is kind and patient
I need that love
Nothing beats being treasured.
And this time around, I won't settle for less
No sir!
(Dedicated to all who have been burnt from loving the wrong people.. Do not give up. You are someone's prayer point. Never beg for love)
