Nothing Lasts Forever

 Nothing lasts forever,

but is that really true?

The ache I feel in my heart when I think of you,

seems to stay the same.

Mourning lost opportunities,

shedding tears of shame,

seems to be my new routine.

Did I prevent you from becoming the best?

Did I hold you down?

I watched you wither as you tried to break free

but you never gave up.

Your courage gave me hope,

made me believe that not all was lost.

Nothing lasts forever,

I guess that is true,

because now I see you smiling in the mirror,

a smile so new

and I hope to hold on to it forever.

~Riya