How can

How can undying love
suddenly die.
How can timeless love
suddenly run out of time.
How can love we called 'perfect'
suddenly don't make sense.
How can me plus you plus love
suddenly be spoken of in past 
tense.

How can unforgettable love
suddenly be forgotten.
How can the sweetness of love
suddenly turn rotten.
How can the one you love so deeply
suddenly become the one you despise.
How can forever love'
suddenly reach its demise.

How can unconditional love
suddenly have so many conditions.
How can an equal love
suddenly become a competition.
How can a precious love
suddenly have no value.
How can a fifty-fifty love
suddenly be about you you you.

How can a God-given love
suddenly become hellified.
How can a compromising love
suddenly become a love 
with no compromise.
How can the words "I love you"
suddenly become so meaningless.
What happened to us.
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March 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Hello James Howerton, Love does change. From a deep meaningful love to distance for one partner. the other feels the pain. being unwanted unloved, One partner cheats that ends the marriage. that hurts. then not trusting the person happens. Your friend, /Darlene/
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