Just A Dad-A place for encouragement and support

The next time I fall in love

I pray will be the last

In fact, I will take all

The necessary steps

And keep an eye on those red flags

I will avoid the outside voices

That became an issue before

The next time I fall in love

No one will know

Until I and my significant other

Agree to do so

And even then

I will tell her

You’re my little secret

And that’s how we should keep it

The next time I fall in love

Communication will be my best friend

Instead of my worst enemy

Opening up

Will no longer be an option

But mandatory

My mental health

Self care

Will hopefully be at peace

ButI know this will not happen

For

I now welcome that brother

With open arms

However

The next time I fall in love

A deeper connection

Or should I say bond will form

Not by force

But naturally

I won’t need to have my eyes wander

Or my mouth speak words to another

I’m praying with all my heart

The next time I fall in love

She will be more than a friend

She will be my partner in crime

My down ass chick

My one and only

Basically

I’m not trying to love again

If I can’t make it work this time

For love has done me dirty over the years

Why try

Just to get another heartbreak

This time

I’m praying over everythingOver her

Over me

Over my peace

Over her peace

Over our relationship

Things that I should have practiced

And put into place

I’m going to continue

To pray for my family

Even though we are separated

They will always be a part of my life

The next time I fall in love

May not be soon

Or

May not happen again

However

Whenever it does happen

I promise

To love myself more

So that love can pour into my relationship

Allowing me

To unlock the full potential of

My heart

Giving it the strength needed

To build a strong union

With the person who will share my worldSo

To the person that comes to me

And aligns themselves with my

Visions

Promises

Goals and ambitions

This will be the last time

I fall in love