Monday, 13 February 2017

A LETTER TO THE MAN I AM WAITING FOR ( Or the Man I Stopped Waiting For)




Dear Mister,
When are you coming?
If you’re on your way, listen because I’m going to confess random things about me which would probably freak you out and get you going back home. You deserve to know the truth, at least.

First, I am mentally unbalanced. I say one thing but mean the opposite. I do one thing but say the opposite. I’m a living proof of ambiguity, uncertainty, insanity and somewhere in between. Being insane is something that defines my character and I won’t hold back just because everyone is acting normal. Insanity is a synonym of imagination, you see. I would also do things that would aggravate the pain so I could punish myself but feel elated simultaneously – ah, the beauty of pleasurable pain, I just can’t get enough.

Second, I am fickle minded.  I change my mind every now and then including color of underwear. It’s just the way I am because my principle is “Consistency is a crime; inconsistency is freedom.”

Third, I am impulsive. If I want to do something right now, I will do it. If I want to jump from the cliff , I’ll do it. If I want to take a leave from work because of laziness, I’ll do it. If I want to buy a backpack, I’ll buy it though it costs thousands. I am quite a shopaholic since I am pretty much unmindful of spending as long as it rids my stress and prolongs my happiness. Talk about savings, huh! Shaving my account it is!

Fourth, I like to compare – past and present. He is more handsome, taller, smarter and all that -ish. 

Fifth, I am very independent. Is that even a bad thing?  I mean, I don’t need someone tagging along and protecting me. And besides, chivalry is dead!

Sixth, I have low attention span. There were times that I could not finish what I started. Why? Go back to the first independent clause and my second confession.

Seventh, I am quite addicted to a form of sadness. And if that shit happens, give me space.

Eight, I am a romanticist.  Could not blame a bookworm, right?

Ninth, I still believe in love despite all the setbacks. I chose to love someone who was not capable of loving  back. I l chose to love someone who was impossible to love. And if I have done those without expectations, how much more love could I give to you mister? The one I am waiting for  25 years?



 I love deeply and sincerely.  If you decide to walk away, I will run after you. I promise I won’t let go without giving a fight. I am not scared to take the chances and fall again for you are my  gravity. You will always be worth the agony of waiting. You will look at me like I’m the only woman in the room. You will speak truth into my ear and breathe confidence into my soul.

You will be the man who looks at the constellations with me and admire the mysteries of our destiny.  You will be the man reading me novels and bedtime stories, a man who fondly rereads all our exchange of letters on the rocking chair, a man who will respect and honor me and my parents. You will be the man I will follow from the rocky mountains to the strong rapids. 

You will be the man wiping my sweat on my forehead when we work out and explore the world. You will be the man waiting for me at the end of the aisle in your black tuxedo while I, walking regally and gracefully in my pale pink gown in the chapel by the beach is insanely crying and smiling. You will be my one true love, my better half.

And I will cruise with you...
And I will catch your breath...
And I will watch you sleep...
And I will wait.. and wait some more.

Tenth, I lie.

And if I can no longer wait, I wish both of us happiness.
And if you can no longer come, I wish both of us joy.


Your future girlfriend, (?)

Kat

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