Forgetting to take care of self first is also a problem in my personal life. I have to remind myself that I am worthy of being the "one and only" and when I choose to give of myself I give fully, whole-heartedly and without reservation. It is simply me, the essence of who I am. My next loveship will appreciate that about me.
as long as you're taking care of business with my heart
see i'm the kind of girl
to dedicate my world
and you gotta give me all you got
i need it all baby every drop
I tell the men I meet that I am a show me kind of girl. Talk is good, I appreciate good conversation and you must give "good phone" if you want to get to know me. But know I watch what you do as well as what you say. I love small gestures, the text that says you're running a little late. The shoulder rubs as we stand in line at the movie theater. Trust me, I am paying attention...
and mean the words you say
its not a game for me baby
its just not that way
I have truly enjoyed meeting the men who have come across my path. Some of them are meant to be only friends and I make sure to communicate that so there are no misunderstandings. A few others I have had to clarify that you must get to know me first, invest the time to become my friend before we can possibly become anything else. It speaks volumes to me when a man remembers details from our conversations.
treat me like a lady
you gotta take the time to show me
that i'm your one and only
I'm only one woman baby
and i need a one woman man
When he invests time to watch a football game with me (yes, I said football - college preferably), discuss the latest music and my interest in dance. When a man makes time for me, when he starts to invest quality time into this one woman, know that he is important to me and I will do the same.
if you're sharing the way i feel for love you know i'm real
i'm the kind of girl to dedicate my world
but you gotta give me all you got
i need it all every drop
I was beginning to settle for not quite good enough because I began to think I could not have everything I needed. The disappointments were coming in tidal waves and I began to think that what I receiving was good enough for me to live with. Sadly, I thought I could thrive on what was handed to me half-heartedly when I was willing to give so much more of myself.
treat me like a lady (i'm not your ordinary girl)
you gotta take the time to show me (you got to be down for me)
that i'm your one and only (the woman in your world)
i'm only one woman baby (i'm just one woman)
and i need a one woman man
I am only ONE woman. I can only do so much but what I can absolutely control is who I choose to give any of myself to, who I choose to share my life with if it is friendship or so much more. Settling is not something I want to do, especially when I am not holding back on my love and or giving of who I am.
I get it. People will take what you offer without a second thought if you let them. Some people will take from you until there is nothing left to give and then they will move on to the next unexpecting person to receive more. It is up to me to choose wisely, I can not blame anyone but myself.
Like Jade sang so many years ago...I'm only one woman, baby. And I need a ONE WOMAN MAN!!!
*Here is the video if that Jade reference was before your time ;-)
Peace & Blessings...
You got mad skills!!
ReplyDeleteThrowback but so applicable to today.
ReplyDeletedope post!
ReplyDeletei remember this song. i like the way that you broke it down.
and yes...you gotta love a woman that'll watch football with her man! lol
It's just like a "Quiet Storm" to move you when you least expect it. Makes you keep coming back for more.
ReplyDeleteQueenBee...Awww, thank you!
ReplyDeleteMs. Insatiable...Yep, I shock myself sometimes with some of these. Love throwbacks, most new music makes my head hurt ;-)
12Kyle...Thanks! I shocked someone recently when I stopped texting because the Michigan game was on. He made me miss a first down, LOL!
Rich...Thanks! Quiet Storms sneak up on you and before you know it, you're completely surrounded ;-) Keep dropping in, I appreciate it.