Forever

What does the word “forever” mean 
If it’s not for eternity
What hope lie’s in “always” 
If it’s no further than we can see 
 
How is it that “never” 
Always seem’s to come about
Why is it that promises 
Leave much room for doubt

Where can we find comfort 
When the rules so quickly change
How can we proceed in faith 
when our world is filled with pain
 
How often are our hopes and dreams 
Found in pieces on the ground
Who can wish for honor 
When integrity can’t be found

It all seem’s so hopeless 
When bound by many rules
Written by the jokers 
and administered by fools  

And then there are our leaders 
Who say the rules do not apply
To themselves and their conspirators  
Or the judges that they buy

It’s no wonder I’ve no faith 
in anything anymore
I turn and walk away
When it come’s knocking at my door
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Mcconnell Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:16 PM
Such a fine piece penned so well Darrell, lovely rhyme and flow along with insightfulness. Blessings, Gordon
Rose Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Thank you for the kind word Gordon ! I think many have reached a point where we are not “hopeless “ but have instead become “faithless “ in many of the institutions which surround us.
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