forever's end

we all say and do things
that we shouldn’t
also, there are things
we should think twice
before we do them
in the same way
at the moment of truth
we leave things unsaid or undone
things of great importance
to those we love
 
but there are things
that cannot be forgotten
disappointments
that cannot be forgiven
for the wounds they have caused
that only time can heal
but in the meantime, those wounds
continue to cause pain
weakening trust
that, regardless  
the time that has passed
fragile it was, fragile it remains
so fragile that it fades away
without us noticing it
 
without trust
there is no understanding
it is not possible
to make amendments and
a home already fractured
piece by piece will fall apart
all that once mattered
will cease to matter
other things will take priority
along with excuses, whims
even the shortcomings
that were regarded as irrelevant
will emerge claiming importance
destroying ties of union
along with merits
achievements, good feelings
the vows and the promises kept
as if everything
has been alienated  
therefore, it was necessary
to nip it in the bud
 
all belongings shall be divided
wishing for better luck
when the same is done
regarding friends
later, at liberty
both will follow a different path
striving to find again
the happiness that was held
in hands, but it was let slip away
 
thus end
all forever
of many modest
youthful promises
that stripped of
affection and devotion
are consigned to the past
like stones cast
into a deep void
never to see the glow
of a smile or the warmth
of affectionate eyes
 
though insistent
puzzled, a little uncomfortable
fearing the ominous answer
the question remains:
what about love?
what about love?
what about... love?