I was told
– everyone has a perfect match
somewhere
like a pot
with a missing lid
I just had to wait
for my match to be found
years and years I waited
still he did not come
I was told
– be the best you can be
perfect for the one you’re looking for
I did and still
he did not come
I was told
– be patient
– don’t settle
-perhaps you’re too picky
I stopped listening
I learned to be happy
as I am
Then –
when I was not looking
or hoping
he came along –
a single e-mail
turned to long conversations
to mutual discovery
to love and love
to our commitment of a lifetime.
MY WALL 
I’ve definitely been told both not to settle and that I’m being too picky, so I know the feeling – beautiful poem 🙂
Thanks, Maria. 🙂
The good things always come when we are not looking for them. How unexpected. Can be a pleasant surprise too, like a treat 😊 As you alluded to at the end, relationships take time 😊🍹
A beautiful and unexpected love story. Beautiful poem, dear Imelda! 😀 have a great week! ⭐
Thanks, Aquileana. 🙂 Have a great week as well.
This peom gives me so much hope.. so beautiful..
Thanks, Ann. 🙂
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