Wanted; The real thing


Looking for someone like me

But someone enough like themselves 

That they are nothing like me at all

They need to be smart

But dumb enough to get confused 

When I ask them 

Why the sky is blue

But red and purple too

Someone who cares about the big things

Like making sure the bills are paid and the fridge is filled

But about the other 

Big things too

Like making sure six months from now 

We plan to spend a week together

I am looking for someone who thinks 

The little things are just a 

Common courtesy

Like putting the lid back on the toothpaste

And taking out the trash if it is too heavy for me to lift

Taking your dishes to the kitchen

And cleaning up your own shit

But I also need someone that knows 

What the real 

Little things are

Like seeing you forgot to pack your coat 

And just packing it for you...without a word

Or asking if you feel okay 

When you get out of bed a little slow

Kissing your forehead

When you had a long day

And moving forward

Even on hard pavement

gravel

or dirt

I want someone that can share 

In a mutual understanding

One that does not need words 

Of commitment 

Or stamp on the hand

Something we both just know is true

Something that does not need to be questioned

Real honesty

That never waivers

Even in times of mistakes and failures

A support system that is forever

Someone who wants to build an empire with me

One where we complete each others skill sets

Not compete

Working together to be the best we can be.

As separate people living their dreams

I want real love,

The kind you read about in books

The kind you write poetry about 

The kind that gets you hooked


Wanted

The real thing this time


By: Robin L.A. Shaw

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