I have been overlooked for jobs because I am overqualified
Crazy, I know. 
Feels like a punch to the gut inside

They say I know too much.
That I am worth much more than their offer.
My skills are unmatched.
Too devoted to the company.

Funny enough, this is also why I am single.

Red flags obsolete.
Career driven, he says, “So you don’t need me.”
Insecurities have him thinking, ‘What is he here for?’ 
because I let him be free.

Yet, I see boundaries as a form of freedom.
If you love me, you won’t cheat.

A man does not need rules and regulations,
hidden temptations,
questions masked as tests,
instructions on how he should be taking each breath.

I ask ‘How can I help?’ and I am met with skepticism.
Thought we were a team building a legacy. 
He self sabotages, blind to see that his inner me becomes his enemy.
Fearing the loss of his autonomy.
Ignorant to the fact that you can be free in love.

I received a resignation letter
Due to perfect working conditions.
His appetite has been conditioned
to crave toxicity.
He sees forever with me, but feels he is no longer fit for the position.

I am told I moved too fast 
when I mirrored his cadence and let him lead.
A submissive woman is what he once called me.

Covered him in prayers and tongues, 
he didn’t know I could speak.
Favor he received from God Himself because of me.
Yet not knowing how often I was on my knees.
For his success, I begged and plead…

Yet, here I am 
Single. again.