A while back, I remarked to a friend that I’ve pretty much loved the same girl my whole life.  Different people but all had similar traits. All beautiful and unique in their own way.

And broken.

Like me.

Like all of us.

My friend chuckled at this in acknowledgment and affirmation. No worries here, there were only a handful – I wasn’t a skirt chaser.

I didn’t really have a specific idea of qualities looked for but I would say intelligence was high on the wishlist. Nice too but this was a bit more variable. What I should have prioritized were wisdom and empathy.  Soft eyes, soft heart. 

Looks matter, can’t get around that one but without those qualities, you may as well be writing your obituary.

Look for the detective, attorney, teacher, doctor with the soft eyes, soft heart.

Any different and you’ll be in a world of hurt, maybe even costing your life.

Look for the girl with the soft eyes, heart. She will not disappoint.  She will give you life.

It’s all about the soft eyes and heart.

Can never lose.