Each Passing

One last touch of their lips 
Expresses eternal love
It’s the parting that’s the worse
Not knowing if they will meet again

Each day they endure the burden
And learning not to think is hard
For they live on the edge 
And know the score.
 
© Paul Warren Poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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