Once I Held Forever

by debbylyn   Feb 25, 2008


Cold pillow for the weary
Aching back sinks into bed
Once I held forever
Nothing left now in thy stead

Frosted window sparkles
Red withered roses scorned
Once I held forever
Alive still sharpest thorns

Be still my heart the beating
Lest tears in torrents fall
Once I held forever
Then somehow lost it all

Once I held forever
Held it tight within my grasp
Too bad I didn't realize
Forever seldom lasts

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  • 17 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Be still my heart the beating
    Lest tears in torrents fall
    Once I held forever
    Then somehow lost it all

    Sweet Debbie,

    Your poems make me sigh. I know all about the losing game, unfortunately and you have portrayed it very well. When I see you sweet smiling face in our clubphoto album I cannot imagine it is you yourself you are writing about....

    Hugs,

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 17 years ago

    by *Charisma*

    A beautiful piece the whole way through. it was so good! I loved it. The conclusion, though often stated, was said so well. Your flow and rhyme were really good!
    *ME*

  • 17 years ago

    by Cindy

    Debbie
    Such a sad heartbreaking piece. This brought tears to my eyes as I read your words.

    Once I held forever
    Held it tight within my grasp
    Too bad I didn't realize
    Forever seldom lasts

    This stanza really wraps things up. When ever I read your writing it always touches me in some way. You have amazing talent.
    Excellent job!
    Love Cindy

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