Nothing Lasts Forever

You told me once
nothing lasts forever
I did not believe you.

I believed in fairy tales
Elf and dragon and phoenix
I did not believe you.

I believed in dreams
From which to never wake
I did not believe you.

I believed that True Love
Conquers all with a kiss
I did not believe you.

I believed in words
Saying I love you
I did not believe you.

I believed in hands
Touching me in secret places
I did not believe you.

I believed in giving all
and all would be given
I did not believe you.

You told me once
I should have believed you.