Forever

"Forever..."

a word overused

a word misunderstood

It is but a moment

not longer than it should.

"Forever..."

has been heard

in lifetimes before

It lost its glitter--

a treasure no more.

"Forever..."

said they

in the heat of romance

empty, nothing

desperate call for chance

"Forever..."

said he

my lover, only one

I woke up one day

and found him gone.

"Forever..."

a word he overused

a word I misunderstood

It is but a moment

not longer than it should.

Author's Note

Who hasn't used it?
Who hasn't believed it?

Reviews

[Raymond Federle]

Such a wonderful poem and artistic as well! I have been looking at some text art and I am considering trying it. Here's an address of some stuff I have been viewing. I think you ought to give it a try as well, you did pretty good here! http://maaheli.ee/main/archives/233

[Blue]

Thank you, Raymond! I visited the site but I don't understand it. ;)

[Brook]

So powerful.
Forever is used a lot. Most of the time the people who use it, don't seem to mean it. Which is very sad.
Wonderful write, Arzel. I love it.

[Blue]

Thank you, Brook!

[kublakhan27]

Well, I certainly relate...I love the cynicism in this piece, but it's a valid cynicism...well done Arzel :)

[Blue]

I like that "valid cynicism". Thank you, Steve!

[kublakhan27]

Always a pleasure :)

[K.N. Lorenzen]

Intelligently thought out poem. Sharp and accurate. You wrap it up smoothly ;)
Well done!

K.

[Blue]

Thank you, K.N.!

[MsJewel]

A forever that ends too soon.
Your poem is lovely and heartfelt and one I can relate to.

:) Julie

[Blue]

Thank you, Julie.

[s y e]

Your poetry always speaks volumes, Arzel. You leave me speechless.

[Blue]

Your poetry does the same thing to me. Thank you, Sye!

[Latifa]

a word he overused
a word I misunderstood

It is but a moment
not longer than it should.
I love this part, nice work

[Blue]

Thank you, Latifa. I love the avatar, anyway. You are pretty.

[Latifa]

thank you darling...)..

[Aehr]

Firstly, 'forever' is my favourite word, and I've always loved how reassuring and sweet and amazing it is. But it was very interesting to read something which is on the the contrary to what the meaning of the word is for me. I especially loved the font and the position of each stanza. Very well written, and you brought your point across gracefully. Loved the rhyme scheme. Shelving it. Xx.

[Blue]

It used to be my favorite word, too... Thank you so much, Rhea!

[Devesh]

Loved it, Arzel! Love your poetry! Thanks for sharing :)

[Blue]

Thank you, Devesh!

[Devesh]

You're welcome :)

[A. Amos]

Joy this is one cool, so very true and amazing write

[Blue]

Nice, Amos. I feel weird being called "Joy". ;)