But It May Not Last

Water can flow,

but it can freeze too; don't forget that.

Stones can build an entire empire,

but one small stone can be enough to leave you blind; don't forget that.

Tears can express and release,

but they can blur your vision and view of the world; don't forget that.

Treasure the good, but do not pretend like it is all good. There is always a price.

There is always a catch.

Nothing new appears without the disappearance of something else.

Hold on dearly to the calm after the storm,

but know that there will always be another storm to come.

Know what you have, and one day you will find out exactly what it was worth.

What it cost. 

It could be at anytime that you find out what it was worth to have that comfort in your life.

Until then, all you can do is treasure it.

Don't forget that.

Author's Note

This is my first go-around on this website, and pretty much my first time showing anybody my personal writings. Please tell me what you think!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like and enjoyed your poetry. Strong logic and good words.
"Know what you have, and one day you will find out exactly what it was worth.
What it cost. "
I agree with the lines above. Very good wisdom in the outstanding poetry.
Coyote.

[Colleen A]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Doug Scibeck]

A good poetic exploration of impermanence, also an admonition to appreciate but not be attached.

[Perkele.7885]

Colleen, welcome here. This little poem of yours tickled me, made me smile. take some pride in it.

[highthought]

See what u have u ll never know what it worth until its gone .....

[Bear]

It is obvious from reading your work that you are intelligent and philosophically apt. You word choices and descriptive powers give this poem a spiritual feel without being preachy and that is not easy to do. Bravo! I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Colleen A]

I'm really glad you enjoyed this and didn't think it was too wordy or preachy. Thank you, I'll be sure to check out your work as well!

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!
beautiful message........
very well written.....
reminded me of a saying in India, which roughly translates as "to gain something......you also have to loose something....."

beautiful poem.......
i liked it!!!
:)

[Colleen A]

That saying just about sums up exactly what I was trying to get across, I'm glad you mentioned it. Thanks for the positive review!