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Oft Bitten, Infinitely Shy
I once was such a loving soul
So open to the idea that my prince would come
So receptive to the love that he would bring
But all too many times I became attracted to men who made me sad
I stuck it out with men who mistreated me
Because I didn't want to give up on love too quickly
These days I'm hesitant to open myself up even halfway
I'm skeptical that I'll ever find love
I'm not the sort who likes hollow flirtation or casual flings
For me, there is no middle ground
It's love or nothing
Nothing is better than something that's nothing but wrong
~Sally~
Notes:
I would actually prefer that people refrain from giving pep talks about there being someone special out there, not to give up, etc. I am in my middle years and am not crestfallen at the idea that I will never find "love." Listening to the encouragement not to "give up" prompted me to get involved in relationships that were anything but healthy and stick with them because my "standards were too high" and I had to "give him a chance."
I'm happy for those who have found love, such as Team Netherworld's own Adam (Dylan), Aurora (Nils), and Sadie + Seth. Not everyone gets lucky like they have, and no-one should feel like half a person if they haven't found a partner. I'm happier without one at this juncture.
However, I'm still sappy enough that I like to write about certain of our characters being in love!
Word Prompts:
Halfway
Middle
Stuck
Open
Love
Feeling Words:
Receptive
Loving
Attracted
Skeptical
Hesitant
I am unsure who the artist is. If anyone knows, I will be happy to credit them.
It isn't a Team Netherworld member--we wish one of us had been this clever!
I agree with you. I find I'm tired of hearing about happily ever after or seeing movies where everything works out perfectly because it doesn't always. And all too often, we settle and find ourselves in relationships that just don't work, sometimes to the detriment of many lives. Thank you for writing about it. I really liked it.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jessica. Sometimes it seems right for things to work out in movies, but other times...really, just no.
DeleteMy nephew (in his early 20's) said that the Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog" irritated him because Tiana didn't need a man to complete her, she was a great character in her own right. I thought it was kind of cool that a guy would think about something like this!
Thanks for visiting, on behalf of Sally.
Very well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, on behalf of Sally. :-)
DeleteI love the title. The line about halfway to opening up touched me. I know the feeling.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I love the cat pic and comic.
I know that feeling too. :-(
DeleteThank you for visiting, on behalf of Sally.
Not a fan of the bloggy pep talks here. Actually Im with you on this especially that last line... its the live and learn thing which is so much more authentic than spending a lifetime in disingenuous or abusive relationship trying to fake your way through. Nicely written!
ReplyDeleteThank you, on behalf of Sally. :-)
DeleteI'm all for encouraging people, but when it comes to the "don't give up, you'll find The Prince" pep talks? No thanks!
I like this, especially that last line. I too am in mid-life and getting okay with the idea that I might not find a partner. And that couples graphic! That is so me.
ReplyDeleteIt's me too. :-D
DeleteThank you for visiting, on behalf of Sally.
I like this ... and an interesting end line!
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