Marissa Faries Poet Sijo

Only Memories Are Permanent

As I paint a keepsake rock with my brush-style permanent markers,
I think of how the marks soon enough wash away off of my skin,
Just as his beautiful love for me was not permanent.

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Paige Hind March 15, 2023 at 1:37 PM This is beautiful.

Chris Green February 24, 2023 at 1:48 PM I am sure many have painted similar rocks and thought similar thoughts. Love is funny and it is not always what we hope ti to be but, there will come a love the meets every expectation. You'll see.

Daniel Turner February 24, 2023 at 4:59 AM That's what they say, nothing lasts forever. However, somewhere out there, there is a special someone made just for you. The hard part is finding them. , Take care Marissa.