Being Single

I've been single for most of my life

But I learnt to appreciate being single only recently.

The grass is always greener on the other side they say

But now I'm convinced the grass is greener on my side.

I live for myself, I do what I want.

I am happy no matter what happens

Because I take full responsibility for my life

There is no one to blame.

I feel no need to seek approval

Or validation from someone outside of me.

I don't have to seek permission

To do things that make me happy.

I feel beautiful because I'm me,

I'm not afraid to be me.

I don't have to conform to another person's standards

Nor aspire to match their expectations.

I have my goals and my dreams

And I trust myself to accomplish them.

I don't feel taken for granted,

My feelings, opinions and actions

Are not controlled by someone else.

I'm not afraid of anyone,

I do not have to worry about mind games.

My life is mine own to build or destroy

And I have chosen to create a beautiful masterpiece.

Please let me be single,

Please let me be me.