The other half of your heartbeat,
the one who makes you whole...
The eyes that sparkle when you meet, 
and a touch more precious than gold.

They feel your love whether near or far,
and anticipate your every desire...
Sense your needs no matter where they are,
and their visions you inspire.

A soul mate will see you with youthful
eyes, whether you become bald or gray...
and love you with the depth of their heart,
until their dying day.

A soul mate is a mate for life,
even if your ways do part;
no matter what the outcome may be
for your hands hold each other's heart.
   

Published in the on-line (newspaper) New Pittsburgh Courier June 2006