Dark Hearts Love Too: cute

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

OctPoWriMo 2014: Day 15

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!