Never enough

What is it you look for in a mate,

Or in a friend, or someone to date?

Looks, trust, sexual chemistry,

Passion, respect, honesty, fidelity,

Communication, common interests, intelligence,

Eloquence, tolerance, humility, benevolence

Someone caring, well groomed, understanding,

Someone forgiving, cooperative, not demanding,

Someone rich, considerate, ambitious or kind,

Spiritual, famous, witty, courageous, refined,

Someone to be proud of, gentle, with good hygiene,

A good cook, parent, or loves you more than anything

When looking for love

You can have any of the above

You can have anything you want just not everything

Don't be greedy, consider well before selecting

So pick any one you wish, but no more

Remember, not even God gives you everything you ask for

If you already have more than one of these in your mate

Consider yourself lucky, don't be an ingrate

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

That's quite a requirements list you have there. Maybe someone who doesn't snore should be added to it.

[Soren]

No that would leave me off. Thanks so much John for the review.

[AYVID N]

Reading this poem, I realized how unending can be the list of qualities and traits we seek in our prospective partners. And yet with all good intentions, it's life and destiny that decide what we ultimately end up with. All the bad in a person is obfuscated by love and all the good is embellished by love. So to me, perhaps, that's the final reckoning.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your review and welcome comments. Yes and the same thing happens with hate. If you hate someone you ignore the good and exaggerate the bad.

[AJNJ]

I'd just look for a good human being with true feelings for me. The rest is mostly dispensable (at least for me)

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your review and comments, they are deeply appreciated

[jacob erin-cilberto]

even just a couple of these would be gold.
I think expectations of a mate is what ruins most relationships.
j.

[Soren]

Thank you Jacob. I agree, expectations are the breaking point in most relationships.

[willweb]

I think I have everything that you mention above except the rich and famous lines but, that too depends on how one defines rich and famous, because I probably have that too. Nicely crafted my friend.

[Soren]

Count yourself as special and very lucky, obviously your a prize. Thanks for reviewing Will.

[willweb]

I don't know about that...I see me as a consolation prize, I am the true winner in this. Very lucky for sure. : )