I am still single

by | Sep 5, 2017 | Stories | 10 comments

They said I am still single,
So I chose to stop attending weddings, 
I  was tired of catching the bouquet and saying goodbye to my friends.

They said I am still single,
So I started spending weekends alone at home,
Over eating and watching TV while I wallow in self pity.

They said I am still single, 
So I stopped pursuing my dreams and aspirations, 
I didn’t want to get rich and lose the chances of getting a suitor.

They said I am still single,
So I started investing my savings on beauty products,
So I could look attractive to a man even if it meant borrowing.

They said I am still single,
So I resolved to find a married man to impregnate me,
So I could be a mother if I can’t be a wife.

They said I am still single, 
So I shut my heart against God,
I blamed him for hoarding the gift of a man from me.

They said I am still single, 
So I stopped being kind,
I need people to understand how painful it is to be alone.

They said I am still single, 
then I realized I had less cares and worries,
I didn’t have a baby to breastfeed nor husband to feed. 
I am still single,
But I have kids in my neighborhood-
Kids that I can be a mother to;
Hungry kids that I can share my meal with.
I am still single,
but I have professional goals I can meet without distraction; 
Life’s purpose I can fulfill without company.
I am still single,
But I have Kingdom service I can commit to thus blessing others,
I have so much to do and little time to accomplish it,
I am still single,
But I would soon be married,
And still have people to please and demands to meet.

Written by Aanu Odedere and she sends a footnote to all single ladies out there “don’t fail to shine these years, you never gonna get it back”
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10 Comments

  4. Adeola Adewusi on September 8, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    I just could tell it was Anu's writing before reading till the end and seeing her name. Thanks, Anu.
    Cheers to the Penwriters'team👍👌

  5. Anonymous on September 8, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    🖒👌Single or married- no one is in competition with anyone. Avoiding comparison traps is very important in life so as not to cause depression/ low self-esteem and even pride from the other end. Enjoy your status jare, whether single or married. SPH

  6. Olayinka obafemi on September 8, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    People will talk regardless. Always be you. Nice piece

  7. Opeyemi Dorcas on September 11, 2017 at 10:24 am

    thanks Obafemi for dopping a comment. much love.
    Thanks Anonymous, married or single, may God help us fulfill life purposes. amen

  8. Aanu on September 12, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Yeah, thumbs up to the Penwriters team! and a big thank you to Ope for creating the platform to impact lives. Thanks for the kind words Adeola, I never knew I had a writing style that was noticeable…lol

  9. Aanu on September 12, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    Thanks for taking time to read and leave a comment; Mololuwa, Adeyemi, 'the anonymous' and Obafemi. I am sure we are all making a decision to live an impactful life whether single or married.

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