I'm Single Poem by Randy McClave

I'm not single because I can't get anyone
I'm single because I want someone who will not lie, cheat or con,
Someone who I can believe in and also trust
Someone who will not discard my feelings like dust.

I'm single because I want someone who will not use or cheat
I want someone who will make me feel complete,
Someone who will be there at my side
Someone to give me honor and faith and pride.

I'm single because I have been in relationships before
I want someone who is caring and faithful and will not ignore,
Someone who is not dishonest or uncaring in any way
Someone with whom I will excitedly start my day.

I'm single because I am divorced
I'm single because I got tired of being tricked and coerced,
Someone who is abusing, vulgar I don't want that in my life
Someone that is that way I need not as a girlfriend or as a wife.

I'm single because I'm tired of being tricked and hurt
I'm single because of a wink, a smile or a flirt,
Someone who causes me to suffer and worry and moan
Someone like that shows me why I'm better off all alone.

Randy L. McClave