Forever

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I stood beside the sea alone

allowing the tempest to wash over me

threatening to drag me away

underneath its salty spray

forever memories

of a thousand lives

making me laugh

bringing tears to my eyes

wishing to return

yet unable to go on

losing myself today

gaining nothing in the moment

never content

then I saw your hand

reaching beyond the sea

gently urging me forward

into tomorrow

I can move now

free of the torment

forever is a strong word

but not for those who understand

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Theresa Jo Horton

Theresa was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BA in English.