Why couldn't we have a fairy tale ending

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Why couldn't we have a fairy tale ending,

who made the sun bring the cold winter chill

Why are kind gestures an act of pretending,

how did our heartbeats become ever still

 

Where is the joy that we found ourselves sharing,

happiness falling on much darker days

Meadows of flowers now weeds never caring,

blue skies are hidden behind sorrowed haze

 

Dreams slowly scattered on desolate oceans,

washed up on shore as the sandcastles die

Tossed overboard with the weakest emotions,

salt coated tears the horizon does cry

 

Once perfect mornings now afternoon weary,

gazing on edges cut sharp by the storm

Forecasts are sent in a poem that’s dreary,

standing afraid as the thunderclouds form

 

Hiding our eyes behind last April’s fashion,

no cotton fabric for sale on the rack

Finding that drab is our lone source of passion,

marked down for clearance way out in the back

 

When did we give up on promises pending,

taking a place after push comes to shove

Why couldn't we have a fairy tale ending,

what ever happened to forever love

 

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Reviews

[Gee]

Guess I'm one of the lucky buggers. 32 years ago I chanced upon forever love in a bar on holiday. And it isn't luck that we are still together, lasting love can take a lot of tongue biting, teeth gnashing and sorrys. BUT, man is it worth it.
Another fine piece of writing from your talented pen:)

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Gee. Some do get lucky in that area and I am happy you are one of them. I think that is something to be very proud of and happy about. Thanks so much for stopping by.

[Lorry]

Whatever happened to forever love is anyone's guess, but it may have been sold for likes, which in turn turned love to like to you'll do to you'll do for now.
Or am I just an old cynic?
Well yes I am, but it doesn't mean I'm wrong!
Nicely put sir.

[willweb]

Something tells me you are right or very close to it. It seems we all live in a throw away world. and though everything has always been temporary, it really is now. Thanks so much my friend.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Boy! Isn't that the question to beat all questions, "Whatever happened to forever love?" When I look around at the world today, I wonder if it ever existed. I still believe, as is my heart, but I feel it's a futile dream.

[willweb]

I know, it is kind of sad. It's like love has completely lost its meaning. Thank you for reading and commenting Linda. I appreciate your time and thoughts.

[John the Baptist]

I think what we have come to is serial forever loves. Really good rhyme and meter in this one, as well as unique imagery. Well done.

[willweb]

Thank you John. I appreciate your visit.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I remember thinking love and marriage were till death due us part.
I have had three deaths trying out the institution and have come to understand that that is all a fairy tale.
I like the juxtaposition of positive and negative in each line.

well, done, will.
j.

[willweb]

Now we know why cats have 9 lives. : ) Thank you again Jacob.

[Ken e Bujold]

a poem so full of questions, the answers to which we all to sadly know. A fine write here Will.

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend.