I have been thinking back over my years
Trying to figure out for who I am looking.
I am not looking for someone to walk in front of me,
I am not searching for someone to follow me,
I am seeking someone to walk beside me.
To be able to tell tales both tall ones and short ones.
The ability to discuss what has happened in ones life,
And the two of us able to adjust to what was discussed.
To be able to laugh and raise ones hearts feeling.
Having the ability to cry enough to empty ones pain.
Doing things together whether big or small.
Having a hobby or two that both can share.
To have the knowledge on how to look deep into the others eyes
While being drawn deep into the others soul.
To walk hand in hand,
Where ever we are walking together.
Being able to sit quietly,
Listening to music,
Watching the television,
Reading books.
While never worrying what the other was thinking.
To be one but also be an individual.
The want to please the other,
Before themselves were pleased.
I have been looking for someone just to be with
And I have been doing this since I was 15.
Thinking more than once that I had succeeded.
But so many, many years later
I am still looking.

                                                    Dan­iel Gray
                                                            ­      February 4, 2025