If There Is No Tomorrow

It was just a thought
 perhaps a well-embedded fear
 that tomorrow would never be here.

Was it yesterday you smiled
 pursed lips holding back the joy
 buried in the discovery of girl meets boy?

For all the dreams of youth,
 there was but a single truth,
 endless love and the promise of a dream
that moment of today's forever
 joining you and me.

What if it was never meant to be
 and these are only memories stolen by a thief
 and the reality of this present is
that never a tomorrow comes;
 if it's true, 
 forgive me then
 as I hold on tight to this now 
rather than that when.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve
Andresen Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 12:59 PM
- Congratulations on your win, DM :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Scars Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 11:36 AM
what a great form! great job congrats :)-luloo
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August 24, 2019 at 4:23 AM
Yes, you are right.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 1:53 PM
Love your ending lines, 'holding on to the now rather then to that when!' Bravo. G.L. in the contest. ~ Gershon
Andresen Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 12:57 PM
- There are so many "ifs" in our minds ... but, the answer we will never get ... beautifully written, DM - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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