surviving

Survival of the fittest
But for single people
It looks like taking yourself to a movie
And an occasional dinner
Day hikes and art classes
It looks like bona fide living
Just without the benefits
Of holding hands with someone you trust
Affection almost whenever you want
Someone invested in being their best
For them and for you

Survival of the fittest
Is more like looking at
Survival mode and being grateful
For being able to keep going
Trudging along so fabulously
Yet uncomfortable enough to
Not want to stay in it
For even one more day
If you don't have to
Recognizing that survival mode
Is no way to live

Survival of the fittest
Should look like
Blue skies and white clouds
On a sunny spring day
Dreaming of gentle eyes
Planning good things
And working through the rest
With someone at your side
Living for the smiles and through the tears
Hoping that a certain soul wants
To share life's ups and downs