Not every oyster grows a pearl

It is through struggle and patience the gem is developed.

To hold an oyster in your hand, the shell misshapen, hard and cold, who could know such preciousness is tucked carefully inside.

It takes determination to go through enough oysters to find the one that holds the pearl. I am looking for the man willing to look inside of me to find the pearl I know is there. A man who can cherish such a pearl, that is in fact my heart, mind and soul. I am not a quick fix but a long term treasure. Please only serious replys.