Forever

She knew she had to say goodbye,

But she said hello anyway.

There would be no forever,

The few moments still pleased her.

This wasn't the eternal song,

The melody was good enough.

It caused her pain,

But the memories were worth it.

The laughter, the smiles and the jokes,

The tears, the longing and the hope.

She didn't realize how it started,

Nor does she know where it will go.

Before she knew it, she was caught in the web,

Of new things and happiness.

Letting go is never easy,

Her heart knew that all the while.

She tried to give up,

But never really could.

So lost in it all,

It consumed her as she stood and watched.

Faith above doubt,

And love before hate.

She found in herself,

All around what she had been looking for.

She felt what she never had before,

But knew it was right all along.

Maybe not in this one,

But in every lifetime hereafter.

She knew she had to say goodbye,

But she said hello anyway.