I tried to express my feelings for her, but she just wasn’t hearing me. I wrote letters, bought gifts—it all failed miserably though. Each morning began with a fresh set of possibilities for us, only to end with the same old disappointments.I’m tired of her turning me down.

What would you say if I told you that I made a mistake? And how would you feel if I confessed that our time apart has made me realize that I love you in a way that could never be replicated or surpassed? Would you shut me out, and refuse to hear anything that I had to say?

For the most part, my family supports my career from a distance. They aren’t the type that constantly call or email, looking for ways to influence the trajectory of my life as the Fly Guy. I love that about them. So when I received an email yesterday from my cousin Ben with the subject heading, “Possible Fly Guy Topic,” I knew that it demanded my attention.

Here’s a hypothetical question. Let’s say I met you one evening, and the chemistry between us was about as intense as Al Sharpton’s infatuation for lye relaxers. What would it take for you to come home with me?

I’ve always been a fan of the passionate performances by John Legend. This one is no exception…who knew that you could sing love songs while playing the piano in a wife beater. Apparently John did.