Nothing Lasts For Ever

The yellow and blue sky
The grass where we lie

The black and blue pencil
The pomegranates that we steal

The crimson tongue of fire
The snake in lyric lyre

The beggar boy and girl
In their union a swirl

Let them have their share
Of pleasure - nothing lasts forever

17 January, 2018

10 Lines, 5 Words Contest:Rhyme ll Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Laura Loo
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Gauthier Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 9:17 PM
Delightful, Probir. Congrats on your winning poem. I much enjoyed it.
Gupta Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 1:40 AM
Thanks for liking, Line ...
Roper Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Back with congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve~`*
Gupta Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 5:14 AM
Thank you so much, Eve ...
Allison Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 5:48 PM
very beautifully penned Probir, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Gupta Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 6:42 AM
Thank you so much, Jan ...
Scars Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 11:13 AM
great poem dear Probir :) loved every word, congrats and thank you! :)-luloo
Gupta Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 5:13 AM
Thank you, Laura for liking my poem and considering it for placement ...
Roper Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Very well done, Probir, great imagery nothing lasts forever.. good luck in the contest . Hugs Eve ~`*
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Thank you, Eve ...
Pandit Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 5:16 PM
Good message in your poem..well written..best for a win, Probir.
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 4:47 AM
Thank you ...
Horsman Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 5:14 PM
OH, Awesome my friend, this is so good, and so true,
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 4:48 AM
Thank you, Harry ...
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