rejection

is God's Protection.

hurts.

makes me wonder why.

prepares me for the next time.

makes me stronger.

makes me recommit to myself.

makes anger arise.

makes sadness come.

feels bad in the moment.

and grows to be a memory that doesn't.

is a learning experience.

another notch on the belt.

hope was up.

this knocks me down.

but i get up.

don't they say

"it's just another opportunity for yes"

down the line

or

it doesn't mean no

it means

"not right now"

it's all good.

it wasn't meant to be.

not at this time.

not right now.

not with that person

and in that way.

something better is coming.

Universe has my back.

angels are in line

seven behind me

strong and hovering

waiting for the right moment

the right person

to grab gently by the back of the shirt

and take for a ride

with my name on it.