Yet, Am I Single

I am divorced and single and have not found love since. This is a poem lamenting my single state; here goes the content:

I am a nice person

And care deeply for my kith and kin

I am warm and friendly

Honest and trustworthy

Soft-spoken and kind

With an open mind

Yet, am I single

Can anyone tell me why?

Not boasting, but I have a heart of gold

Often, am I bold

Good am I, at keeping secrets

If you trust me, you will have no regrets

Very well, do I do my work

Yes, I do have a few quirks

But that does not make me any less as a person

Yet, am I single

What am I lacking, exactly?

I am fiercely loyal

Like a certain pet animal

Willing am I, to do anything

For my family, cousins and friends

Without whom, am I nothing

For my affection, will there be no end!

Yet, am I single

Where am I going wrong?

I am very sensitive

My intentions are always positive

Never do I hurt people on purpose

Nor do I miss the bus

When it cometh to empathy

In my nature, lies sympathy

Yet, am I single

Is there something amiss?

Always, do I help people in need

Sometimes, even when I am not asked

Try do I, as far as possible

To adjust as per other people’s needs

However, very rarely do I compromise on my principles

Even if it causes me to lose friends

Yet, am I single

For the love of God, please tell me why!!

I had to go through a painful divorce

Which made my life feel like a farce

Yet, made sure did I, that my work did not suffer

For my family and friends, did I continue to deeply care

Yet, am I still single

Though a lot more susceptible to romantic feelings

Oh Lord, how long will you keep me guessing?

Quite a few dating apps, have I tried

However, I have failed

To evoke even a sliver of a response

Do I have the slightest chance

Of finding love some day

Or do I have to settle for another arranged marriage?

Indeed, mysterious are Jesus’ ways

For now, though; single do I remain

However, let me make it plain

As my dear cousin says, I am a fighter

Certainly not a quitter

And I hope and pray

That eventually love may come my way

Even if I have to slog and slog for it

Amen!! Hallelujah!!