A sunrise lasts but a few moments The flower loses its petals Lightning flashes for only a second Butterflies move to another field All of these things we are to enjoy They are here, then they vanish So when you find beauty in this life Hold on tight, before it is gone
Reason for writing:
Classic story of guy liking girl, but not getting up the courage to say anything. Alas, the girl hooks up with a different guy, and you end up with nothing but a sad poem to put on paper. =)
Birth sign: Libra
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