A good friend
Told me years ago
That his sweetheart,
His one true love,
Had promised him
Their destined union
Would last for
All eternity.

He phoned me
Out of the blue
Late last night,
To inform me,
As good friends should,
That eternity ended
At 6:25pm.
November 3rd.

11/08/2005

Author's Note: Names have been omitted to protect the squashed.

Posted on 11/08/2005
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