An Ode to My Former Crushes
To my former crushes
Thank you for rejecting me.
I know it’s weird—
Why would I be thankful for rejections?
But those rejections made me who I am.
Trauma builds character—
My favorite saying right now.

Dear past potential husbands,
Thank you, for not acknowledging my feelings.
I did not know then,
But those feelings were never yours to begin with.
They belonged to someone much better—
Someone who treats me like a princess,
Who’s happy for my success,
And who makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.

To my former “love interests,”
Thank you for making me realize
That Prince Charmings were never my type—
All gentlemanly and poised,
Void of true personality.
I got myself a Eugene Fitzherbert instead.

To my current crush,
my potential husband, and my current love interest—
I am so glad I met you.

-Jadesola Salako