The Modern Day Dating Game Show Contestant
Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Moravian College and has been freelance writing for more than 12 years.
When it came to dating, I was an inexperienced novice
Without a clue or the ability to buy a vowel on Wheel of Fortune
Before my boyfriend and I crossed unexpected paths
I never thought I was worthy of a healthy relationship
Las Vegas odd makers even stopped placing bets on me
Considered dating a closed chapter of the story
For several years because no sparks ever produced
By anyone whether accidentally or otherwise
Lost faith in the whole idea of happily ever after
Deemed too practical and cynical for such flights of fancy
Criticized by matchmakers for throwing in the towel too soon
Pressured into others into being paired up with some fresh meat
Treated like the hot new piece of cattle to be trotted out at parties
So that no one will be left coming to the festivities solo
Due to this desperate effort led by the clueless, forced to change
Hard to say if it was for the better or for much worse
Felt like a frightened lamb being led to a social slaughter
A firing squad with a DJ hiding in the midst of some fake strobe lighting
Set up on a few disastrous blind dates generated by friends
That led to nothing but awkwardness and disappointment
Grown men who acted as if they were toddlers playing dress up
Suitors who didn't know how to get from Point A to Point B
Without Rand McNally or GPS guiding their every move
Ready to retire the Little Black dress that was never worn
And the stilettos still in the box due to their discomforting nature
Returned to the worn out white Nikes and the faded blue jeans
Minimal make-up and just relaxed enough to have fun
Good things come to those who never hunt for it
That's how Mr. Wonderful appeared unexpectedly
Started out as a nice friendship that led to some flirting
A few bowling games and one good first kiss
A much needed surprise that made this singleton
Burn their temporary membership card for good.
Not looking to be traditional, because it's overrated
Just searching for adventure, happiness and honesty
Nothing more, nothing less.