It''s not a competition,


    It''s not a competition;


    Repeat this to yourself:


    It''s not a competition.


    Not for her affection,


    Not for her attention;


    Not for conversation,


    Not for a false connection.


    You''ve been protected,


    You’re still being directed,


    It''ll take time.


    But it will be worth it.


    The genuine version of this novel can be found on another site. Support the author by reading it there.


    Remember the red flags that


    Rose during conversation and


    how they were;


    Heed the green signals,


    Flee towards them.


    Someone unexpected,


    Someone much better,


    Someone who gives,


    as well as takes,


    Someone who’s really


    interested in you rather than


    as an Attention-filler;


    Someone who your mind blows and


    with whom you have far to go.


    And it all begins by


    reminding yourself that


    when you speak to the one


    here now:


    It''s not,


    It''s not,


    It''s not a competition.


    Note to self - Need to watch the tubey vids again about 10 Major Red Flags and 9 Green Flags by C Ryan (very helpful).