Silly girl, what are you waiting for?
Did he put gas in your tank or fill your tires?
Did he change the filters or check the wiring?
Did he fix your furniture or
ensure you had a place to sleep?
Did he ask if you had breakfast that day?
Does he know how you take your tea?
Has he ever filled your cup?
Does he remember your birthday or your dreams?
Did he send the promised travel photos?
How about a single, damn song?
He said anytime, but when you asked,
was it ever the right time?
Did he make time to receive your gift?
Is he proud to know you?
Did he message back?
Fuck, that was cowardly.
When you walked away,
did he find you to set it right?
No No No No No.
Silly girl, don’t wait for another shriveling ejection of No.
The world is full of eager and vigorous YES!
YES to everything, and
always YES to you.
-Melissa Donley