One Seeking A Particular One (poem)

The society that I knew had

Without necessarily uttering the words

Convinced me

That for every one
There is another
For whom that one
Is intended.

Higher learning questioned this

And many other thoughts besides.

After all, Holy texts do not describe
One seeking a particular one
Apart from each of mankind to God.

So I instead became convinced

Of the opposite.

I am so particular as a person

With life as much a myriad

Of diverse interactions

And experiences

As an academic life would allow

That to imagine anyone
Fitting my odd corners
And squiggly puzzle shape
No longer makes sense.

Until recently,
When I became aware
Of beauty untethered
By relationship.

And then another.

I am dumbfounded

And bewildered

As the beams that frame my knowledge
Of social norms and romance
May potentially be
Bent,
Groaning asunder
In this glimmer
Of cautious hope.

Caution is still
Heavily advised.

Because there is only
One Hope
Sealed with a promise

Not to disappoint.