LUCKY STRIKE

“Being lucky in love is just being happy at the end of the day." Taylor Swift

We’re all unlucky in love sometimes

Too often we linger through life unfulfilled

Determined to be with someone over being alone

Yet the greatest loneliness is being lonely together

Once upon a time, I was falling in love

It was a hopeless crush with no chance of winning

Is it bad luck to be single now?

Or good luck that you don’t have me?

The world cruelly separates those in love

Dividing the ones that are enduring grief

Celebrating those who are currently admired

Have you ever questioned if it’s better to have loved imperfectly or never at all?

I’m not the girl who always has a boyfriend

I’m the girl who rarely does

Finding your soulmate seems like it should be the easiest task in the world

So, why has it felt like I’m settling for less than I am

It takes a strong person to go through life solo

Never apologizing for high standards

Refusing to negotiate for just getting by

Patiently waiting for someone to rise-up and meet all that I deserve

I am brave enough to be alone

Depending on myself for happiness and comfort

Dreaming of a future where my goals are dependent on only me

Allowing my heart to rest and repair

I’ve loved myself enough to walk away when I’ve endured too much

Pouring all the tenderness given to others back into myself

Filling my bucket list with memories that last a lifetime

Doing whatever makes my heart rattle the depths of my soul

Today, I am possessing uplifting energy of self-love and acceptance

Magnifying attraction for a like-minded partner

Complete on my own

Happy and worthy

Acknowledging how fortunate I am.

Happy Valentines!

EMH2023