We wait. We wait. Then we wait some more.
By the time y’all want to get it together, it’s too late. We’ve checked out. Where the head goes, the body follows.
Then we become the “nagging” reason our relationship didn’t work out. Oh, we’re supposed to just “trust” and “forgive” on demand?
We relinquish our right to grieve through our pain because we have already hopped BACK into ” the last chance” with you. You’re selfish.
Is this the result of our faith in you?
Then you wonder why we want to see other people. We figure, “hell, he doesn’t have a ring on this finger.” On the other hand, y’all are “still sleeping” and haven’t figured out that good women want to be married too.
We wait for you to a grow up from a boy to a man. We wait on you to give your children homes with both of their parents like back in the day.
We compromise our being to make you feel comfortable in the castle we’ve built only for you to NOT acknowledge our hard work. We carry your children. We birth your children. We nurse your children. We shield your children. We nurse their wombs. We hold their hands. We rub their backs. We bathe and clothe them. We are their first best friends.
Where’s the respect? Where’s the commitment? Where’s the day that you check in at a decent hour? How about do your part around the house? Speak up for me when I’m not around to speak up for myself. Most important: Don’t ever make another woman feel she can sit in my seat.*
It’s time out for the inconsistency. We’re getter smarter. We’re getting stronger. We’re learning to do everything for ourselves. New friends are lining up. New opportunity is on the way. We’re suppressed at the moment, but when we drop some of this dead weight we are guaranteed to elevate.
Eventually, you’ll get tired of running in circles. You’ll realize that what you decided to do wasn’t worth it. It was cold out there in that big ol’ world. We’ve had plenty of space and opportunity to better ourselves. You all want one more chance to prove your love.
But, we’ve moved on.
Until Next Time…
-Alex
* To all the men who put God first, uplift your queen, raise your children, teach your children, work to provide and leave something behind for your children…Thank you. You are appreciated.
