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[Chinomso Odimegwu, 20, College Student]

A man is not where he lives, but where he loves

The things I couldn’t say

Life waits for no man… remember that!

Love is spread in magnitudes, but in order to find that one love, it requires time.

I would like to think we had forever, but in all honesty, we are limited by forces beyond our control.

So as you sit around, trying to build up enough courage to speak from your heart what your mouth refuses

just remember that those feeling you once had perfectly organized are slowly fading off. Yes, you remember that you love her eyes, her fragile skin and her fluid mind… but do you still remember why?

My point exactly! You’ve wasted time.

Your own fear of being loved is hindering you from finding love.

And your fear of adding to her collection, is the reason why you haven’t spoken a word.

But while you struggle with your own insecurities, have you ever thought to think what this girl must be going through.

Men claim that woman are so indecisive- take shopping for example.

So maybe that’s why she hasn’t approached you first; She assumes your more assertive.

Men. Take the initiative. Make your feelings known. For life waits for no man and love takes its time.

And going back to what I said before- time is something we don’t have much of…

so what you won’t do

and what you won’t say

I guarantee you, another man will.

These are the things I couldn’t say.