I wasn’t expecting him.
His arrival was announced.
I was unprepared and unaware that this visitor would be here to stay.
My thoughts initially were that this would be a quick stop,
They always are.
I didn’t plan to have company long term.
I mean I was used to having solitude in my house,
I knew I did things alone,
In my own ways without having to consider anyone else...in that way.
I anticipated his departure.
He really couldn’t stay that long.
This wasn’t a planned visit and it’s not like we were both ready for companionship - in this way.
The days quickly turned into months
And he is still here.
I try not to question when my visitor plans on leaving.
Although I try hard not to get too attached,
He has grown on me.
It’s been refreshing to have someone to wake up next to,
Someone to laugh with,
Someone to share my hopes, dreams and fears with.
He has also been very helpful.
Like I said I wasn’t expecting him,
His arrival was unannounced.
We were both unprepared and unaware,
Now that the days have turned into months
I am grateful to have someone else around the house.
xoxo
Chido Dziva Chikwari
At some point in my life I started believing that romantic relationships have an expiry date. They are not permanent but that instead it’s important that you enjoy them while they last and then say goodbye when their time to end has come. At some point in my life I also got really comfortable with not seeking them. I was happy to be single. I had other things to do. Parts of the above have changed and this post is about someone shaking things up in my world a little bit. In the midst of my beliefs someone stepped in and stayed a little longer than anticipated; it wasn’t meant to be and for a while I waited for the end. That someone also showed me the many perks of having an other. I’m not “hopeless” in love but appreciative of all the additions having someone can bring. That is all for now.
Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.
