Love Does Not Consist...

in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.

~Antoine De Saint-Exupery

I saw this couple at Hershey Park and they were so sweet to watch.

I am not so sure I agree with that quote.  

I think I definitely would prefer

gazing into the eyes of the one I love.

However, I see the author's point...

By not looking at each other, 

you forget to focus on the physical aspects 

of the one you love, 

which may change as age takes ahold of us,

 and instead concentrate on the qualities within

that attracted you to him to begin with.

And if you are facing the same direction

and moving forward, 

you will match each other step by step,

never failing to leave the side of your lover.

But if you are gazing into each other's eyes,

blinded by infatuation,

you are sure to trip and stumble over the obstacles 

that lie ahead because you can't see them

and navigate around them together.

All makes sense to me...

but...

I would still prefer to gaze into the man I love's eyes.

Cuz they are pretty dang handsome.