they have it. The old know
better. Lover’s promise it
only to discover later what
it entails. If you’re in anguish

it feels like it. If you’re missing
someone it seems like it.  If you’re standing
in line for a very long time, or waiting
on something you’ll swear it is. But it

isn’t. Nothing is. Knowing that
nothing lasts for all time except death –
what will you do with your
Forever