I See You, Single Woman

Every once in a while I hijack my own blog to post something not-quite-on-topic. This is one of those times.

I See You, Single Woman

I see you, single woman,
Eating cereal over a sink too late at night
Back aching and feet sore
After a twelve-hour shift

I see you, single woman,
As you drop presents on a stranger’s dark porch
And wonder where you’ll be
On Christmas morning

I see you, single woman,
As you glance around the dinner table
Counting spaces for the couples and high chairs
So as not to inconvenience anyone

I see you, single woman,
As you celebrate yet another beaming woman
Planning, supporting, confetti-ing
Wondering when it will finally be your turn

I see you, single woman,
Happy and fulfilled but
Wishing that your milestones could be
As feted as the girl’s with the ring

I see you, single woman,
When you scream into your pillow
Because no human is close enough
To hold what’s in your heart

I see you, single woman,
As you rotate which trustees you speak to
So the weight of your soul
Doesn’t rest too heavy on any one

I see you, single woman,
As you battle the temptations and lust
The darkness that so many forget
Haunts us all

I see you, single woman,
Wishing you could ask for help
Not because you can’t do it
But because you can’t do it all

I see you, single woman,
As you plan for the future
Collect your house keys, set up insurance
And live the life God calls you to

I see you, single woman, as you embrace your roles
Square your shoulders and offer your hands
Organize a project and lead that team
Serve your church and follow your God

I see you, single woman,
Happy, growing, content
Satisfied with your life – and truly alive

~written December 2020, by Tiffany Holden