Expectations

"When I look back into the past to trace my path to true love, the memories of love found, and then lost, haunt me as I finally begin to see all those who wanted to love me for the beautiful people they were. The shining light of those memories grows stronger as I dwell upon the happiness and joy each one of these past loves added to my life. So too, do I feel again the sorrow that the end of each one of these special relationships burned as a memory forever on my soul.

I had such high expectations and ended up with nothing but bitter disappointment. What is the secret to finding and keeping true love in my heart forever? A cry of anguish rises from my wounded heart as I recall my frantic efforts to keep my grasp on true love, only to fall back once again into a pit of despair. I long for the warmth and passion for life that only love can bring to me.

And so, like the mythical Phoenix rising from the ashes of its funeral pyre, I rose again to resume my quest for true love. This time it will be with a different set of expectations. This time I will apply them to myself first. Surely then I can draw them close to me, and hold them entranced while using all the power of true love to guide me. And, it will at last be mine to keep forever in my heart. With it, peace and love and happiness will fill all my days for the rest of my life as I share those secrets with all whom I love."
J