I Love to be Alone

I love to be alone

and appreciate freedom.

Even when people say 

"You don't look good walking alone..."

I appreciate

the long walks with myself

no talking, just feeling the caress of the wind

and dates that involve

me and my thoughts reserve only for solitude.

I savor the beauty

of the silent afternoon

Where I can be a bird

enjoying its own little cage

making the best

out of everything

I don't mind 

the vacant spot beside me

every time I eat out

with my shadow.

Though I know for an instant,

the waiter would wonder

or maybe say

"Where's he, young lady?"

I treasure the company

of silence uninterrupted

where I can let my thoughts speak

the things that my lips can't

and silence indeed

is a special friend.

There's no hand that holds mine

When something heart-warming is seen

Nor when I scream my lungs out

at a horror room

still it's fun

though I am alone

Yes, there are moments

when the enormous part of my heart

that craves for companionship

detests my love story with singlehood

But it understands

that this is necessary.

Yet, I would be a sad excuse for a liar

when I insist that I'd rather be alone.

The longing for a hand to hold

for a comforting hug

for a listening partner

for a best friend

would always win.

However, until I finally have him

I shall continue

this romance specially made for me and myself

so when that special time comes

we'll both rejoice

imagine that!

So when you see me

walking alone the long pavements

or eating by myself

with only the company of a book

Know that I am happy.

I may appear unaccompanied

But I carry someone in my heart. 

Someone whom I shall soon be with. :)