Forever

Forever

Hand in hand

We walked down the street

That’s how it all started

We promised each other

We would hold on forever

And live our life together

Till death do us part

We promised in front of friends and family

Arm in arm

We walk down the street

Together forever

Holding one another tight

Just as we had promised

All those years ago

Forever


About “Forever”:

This poem is a response to fellow blogger, Kevin’s, No Theme Thursday prompt post for this week. He has awesome NTT prompts every week, do check out his blog for more.

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I’m not really a fan of love or marriage. I don’t think I believe in soulmates. But when I saw these images on Kevin’s No Theme Thursday post this week, I thought they would work so well together. Like most of the poems I share as a response to prompts, this one was mostly just for fun. Me sharpening my writing knife I guess.

Oh and I do believe that people find each other and work well together, but I don’t think you magically find “the one.” I think you find someone well suited for you but not perfect because no one is perfect. But that’s just my opinion, don’t come for me lol.

Do you believe in soul mates? Do believe in true love and marriage? Did you enjoy my poem? Let me know in the comments below because I would absolutely love to hear from you. Or simply stop by and say hi!

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132 responses to “Forever”

  1. Love and marriage can be wonderful, when it works. Nice job, Pooja.

    1. Yeah, I think that’s true- it’s great if you meet a like-minded person you enjoy being with. Thanks so much.

  2. OMG you mean Disney was wrong!!!!!

    1. They lied to us all these years!

  3. That is a beautiful poem. My wife and I have been married for 32 years but her parents have been married for 67 years. My oldest son and his wife got married last summer. My younger son and his girlfriend have been together for eight years, but I don’t think they believe in marriage.

    1. Thanks so much. Wow, both of those are amazing. To be with someone the majority of your life is incredible. Yeah, I think some people prefer not to get married but stay together their whole lives anyway.

  4. Beautiful poem, Pooja. I think, dovetailing off what Mary said, it can work. It really comes down to the people involved. It might work for some, but some might be perfectly content without it.

    1. Thanks so much. Yeah, I think it works depending on the person/people. It’s just about preferences too.

  5. That’s a cute poem.

    What is love? Baby don’t hurt me.

    1. Thanks!

      Don’t hurt me, no more…

  6. Well, I’ve been married to the same woman for 60 years and you are right about no one being perfect. I’m not perfect and my spouse is not perfect. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a fulfilling life together and one complements the other’s shortcomings and talents. Some people prefer to be alone in life and that’s quite OK. But marriage does have good things to offer if you are the right personality for it. 🙂

    1. That’s lovely, 60 years is amazing. Exactly, no one is perfect but you can still find someone to be very happy with.

  7. Excellent choice for a poem about soulmates. It’s easy to look around and see the problems that couples have but there are couples that survive and thrive also. My Baba and Guido (grandparents with a 12 year age difference) were inspiring to me. I met my wife August 6th, and married her March 8th the following year – 44 years ago and I think I am very blessed and fortunate.

    1. Thanks so much. That’s so lovely, 44 years is such a milestone and I hope you have lots more wonderful years together.

      1. BTW I listened to one of your podcasts yesterday – #7 I think, you were answering questions. Nice and I liked it. – David

        1. Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

    1. ♾️❤️

  8. Hi! I really liked your poem, Pooja. I saw the first image and read and then thought I knew where it was going but then the narrative shifted to the second picture. Zing! A surprise ending, and one that was poignant and endearing, and truly capturing (in my view) the illustrator’s intention. I think your words and Kevin’s imagery had a real synergy.

    And hey, I won’t “come for you” like you say 😂 …. I’ll just say that I do believe in “finding the one” which to me is pretty much soul mates. I mean, I found mine! Sure, it took a while, but we did it and we’ve been together many years and it’s still magical. So, I’m pretty convinced…

    1. Thanks so much! I love surprise endings and Kevin’s prompts are always awesome.

      Haha I’m glad I put that disclaimer there lol 😂 That’s so nice, I’m so glad you found your soul mate and wish you two many more years of happiness.

      1. My pleasure, and thank you so much for your wishes for us. 🙂

        1. You’re so welcome 😊

  9. This was so lovely. Endearing and enduring love is such a beautiful thing. The art work too was just perfect. Great job Pooja. 💜🙏

    1. Thanks so much, yeah the prompts really help bring out my creative side 😊

      1. You’ve been on a roll.. I love seeing that sort of energy from creatives. It’s inspiring. keep it up, PoojaG. 🤗👏👏👏

        1. Thanks so much, I really appreciate your support 😊

          1. You’re welcome. 🙏

  10. Hand in hand
    Time flies
    Winds blow
    Love never dies

    1. Aw, that’s so sweet.

        1. My pleasure.

  11. I do believe in love. I don’t think you can believe in love and not believe in God. Well-suited people have a better shot at a lasting marriage. People do change though. No one is immune. I think your best bet is if you both love God. Then amazing things happen!

    1. That makes sense and yeah I think some people just work better together!

    2. A very creative and inspiring poem.Pooja 👏 👏

      1. Thanks so much 😊

  12. What about those who pop in and out of life through time over years and thousands of miles and end up back together? Just curious.

    1. Maybe they are your soulmate and maybe not. Maybe they’re just well suited for you but not exactly a perfect soulmate.

      1. Maybe, maybe not. But definitely connected and to even consider as a soul mate, then you kinda have to believe in reincarnation as well because to be a soul mate they are supposed to be intertwined across multiple live times. Its a bit hard to swallow for me personally.

        1. I do believe in reincarnation but I have a hard time believing in soul mates. As in the whole “mr/mrs right.” No one is perfect and it’s weird to expect to find someone perfect.

          1. I get that, its not necessarily they are the perfect one, but connected for some reason. I think the whole reincarnation thing that gets me would be, why cant we remember the previous lifes? Or maybe we do, its just we see them as dreams or deja vu.

            1. So, we believe that we can’t see our past lives because our souls are polluted with bad karma. When we reach nirvana/moksha we will see everything. Every life we lived will be completely accessible in our memories. And yes, sometimes small bits of our past lives come back as dreams or deja vu.

              Yeah, I think some souls we have a connection with them because we’ve met them in earlier lifetimes.

              1. Thats an interesting take on it. I mean i do believe a lot of things, I get visions from time to time. I try to block them out because some are not pleasant to see but nothing is written in stone as to what is to happen. I actually wrote a post about such things last year but got lost with too much details.

                1. Yeah, sometimes people can have vivid or realistic visions. It’s very interesting.

  13. Very nice poem. It fit perfectly with the pictures.

    I am not sure I believe in “the one” because, as you point out, there are likely many people that we could be compatible with. Getting circumstances to align to bring two people together at the right time and place is part of what makes it seem like a miraculous and mysterious experience.

    I think the chemicals that our brains/body produces when we become attached to someone is what skews our perception of reality to help in the bonding process and make the experience seem otherworldly.

    1. Thanks so much.

      Yeah, I think the thing is you just have to find someone that you’re happy with that is likeminded.

      True, lots of people think that chemical reaction is what love is but it’s really not. It’s just attraction and it goes away after a while. Love, at least the longterm kind, is more like friendship and bonding.

      1. You are right. Reducing it to chemical reactions is probably very over simplified. There are a lot of things at play including psychological, social, religious, (or absence of religion) or any number of personal circumstances and experiences, such as jaded old fart syndrome, where one has hyper skepticism about love. 🙂

        1. I’m afraid I may have jaded old fart syndrome lol 🙂

          1. I think you have to be over 30 to qualify for that label. Maybe jaded youngster 🙂

            1. I’m close enough to 30, just a little longer to go haha.

  14. aaaw….a sweet one, Pooja…
    words to image so lovely 🤍💫

    1. Thanks so much 😊💕

      1. so welcome 🤍

  15. Aww, such a feel good, heartwarming story

    1. Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

      1. You’re most welcome Pooja

  16. Very romantic! It’s my wife’s birthday today! That’s 56 years! We’re getting close to being that old couple!!

    1. Thank you, happy belated birthday to her! And may you two have many more happy years together!

  17. The year was 1980 and we had just gotten engaged. We parked the car outside the grocery store in Palo Alto California. Before we could get out, a huge Rolls-Royce parked next to us. Its passenger door opened, and a very elderly gentleman got out, balancing shakily on his cane. He moved slowly to the driver’s door, opened it, and helped an equally elderly little lady out before solemnly handing her cane to her. Then he shuffled over to get a shopping cart, and brought it back to her. Leaning on the cart together, they moved toward the entrance of the store.

    We followed them around the store, marvelling at two things. First, they never once discussed what to buy. Automatically each of them would reach for the item and put it in the cart. Second, from the moment he opened that passenger door, through the entire shop, in front of us in line at the till, and back to their car—they never once stopped arguing. They bickered about her relatives, his inability to put the cap back on the toothpaste, which of them was responsible for the poor choices made by their children, which was responsible for the undeniable evidence of genius in their grandchildren, their neighbors’ inadequacies— the list was endless. We watched him help her into the driver seat, return the shopping cart, and carefully make his way into the passenger seat.

    As they drove off, my soon to be husband and I turned to each other and said, “We want to be them.”

    Fast forward 44 years, and we’ve just gotten back from the grocery store. We might not drive a Rolls-Royce, but from the level of bickering in that car, our wish has come true. (We even have his-and-her canes.)

    1. Wow so lovely story

    2. That’s such a romantic story, you two sound perfect for one another.

  18. People create their own love story, one sweet moment at a time…🤭

    1. Yeah, I think so too 😊

  19. I really like those contrasting pictures. It is what Mrs B and I are actively working towards 😀

    1. Thanks and that’s wonderful. I hope you two have many years of happiness together 😊

  20. I do believe in soulmate, but it takes much to find and keep one. Having someone who matches you wholely takes you being authentic with yourself first. Because your partner will always mirror back your imperfections, which will always trigger your insecurities. I think they exist but we need to be ourselves first before we can be with them. Easier said than done most of us end up chasing the wrong ones because they seem easy to be with, only to realise it’s never worth it. True love exists but we need to love ourselves first. Anyways it was a lovely poem Pooja.

    1. That’s true, I think you need to be your authentic self and also love yourself. If you don’t love yourself others won’t either. Thanks so much.

  21. Sweetest thing I’m reading today.

    PG as a writer is just getting better and better 🙂

    I don’t understand or acknowledge the concept of soulmates.
    As people find love and they keep getting married
    And then divorce and then repeat.

    It’s like you love someone, spend time with them and think that they are the one.
    Then when life goes one, you may have similar feelings for others.
    Look at taylor swift or jlo, they keep finding soulmates each month 🤣.

    I think we don’t find the “one”, we be the one.

    Knowingly and unknowingly we change ourselves for others. People start loving some of qualities
    And they start adjusting to them.

    When two people who have similar interests, hobbies, they grow more comfortable around each other.
    But, it’s possible to find similar person 😂.

    Your soulmate is blogging
    You accept it or not
    It is what is!
    And seems like you two are doing just fine for 7-8 years.

    I have many non- living soulmates.
    Living? I thought I had someone, but well, at one point you think this is the person you want in your life for forever.
    Later you are okay without them.
    Ever since DU hasn’t loved anyone. 😂

    Anyone can beat DU in long comments?
    Well, they can dream.
    Sorry, I’m too salty today 🫣

    1. Ahh looks like my comment is not the longest one 😂

      1. People have got you beat with longer comments 😅

        1. Not for long my friend
          Not for long 😂

          Btw I’m consistent,
          You should see that
          Other’s are occasional or post specific 🤣

          1. Lol that’s true 😅

    2. Thanks so much 😊

      True, I love that concept. You can’t find the one, be the one. Honestly, if we can’t love and prioritise ourselves no one will.

      I think it’s possible to find likeminded people you love being with but that doesn’t meant they’re perfect or your “soulmate.” No matter who you’re with, relationships are hard and need constant work. Just my opinion.

      Lol, it seems many are taking on the DU challenge because I’ve been getting so many long comments 😅

  22. the one
    is Jesus
    perfect lover
    crowd pleaser

    1. Lots of people do seem to love him…

      1. they should cos He is as graham says is poppa daddy. dig?

  23. What a lovely poem, Pooja, and perfectly compliments the images. I don’t if there is a “right one”, however, having someone to spend your life with and you make each other happy can be blissful. Compromising, caring and understanding are needed for a harmonious relationship, IMO.

    1. Thanks so much. I feel the exact same way, relationships take work no matter who you’re with but if you find someone right you can be very happy with them.

      1. You’re welcome, Pooja.

  24. Only her, his heart’s desire, a story untold.

    1. Well written 👏🏽

  25. Beautiful, Pooja. Linking those two images together through your poem is so lovely ❤️

    1. Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

  26. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Lovely poem.

    1. Thanks so much.

  27. Marriage is really hard. The “til death” part is really challenging to actually live out – because people are messy, and when two people make that kind of commitment, it comes with a whole lotta messy! My wife and I are in a pretty amazing, really special season of life together – with over 30 years of marriage. That’s a LOT of “water under the bridge” as the saying goes. I am really grateful. And I get it…marriage is scary stuff. It’s hard to be a “fan” of marriage when we look around and see how many people are hurt, struggling in and by their marriage partners. But from my vantage point, I am really glad to be married. Without it, I think I’d be living in a box under a bridge, at best.

    1. Yeah, it’s hard but I think if you meet the right person you can spend your life with them. I don’t think there are magical soulmates and you have to work hard no matter who you’re with but some people are worth it.
      That’s really great, your wife sounds like a wonderful person and wishing you two many more happy years together.

  28. Your poem is appealing, a concise telling of a couple’s life together. Sharp writing from and for your writer’s knife. I don’t know if I believe in soulmates. If I do believe, it’s not through experience. Suitability sounds a reasonable criterion. I’d add congentiality. And, yes, expect imperfection.

    1. Thanks so much. I feel the same way, if you find someone similar who you enjoy spending time with you can be happy together but it still takes work. There are no magical soulmates but some people are just better suited for one another.

  29. “Soul mates” or good relationships form over time.

    1. Yes and it takes a lot of work too.

      1. It sure does and patience as well 😊.

  30. Awww I love this eternal love, this lifetime continuity!

    1. Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!

  31. Very nice. 🤣😎🙃

    1. Thank you ☺️

  32. amazing, so good, too! I loved it!

    1. Thanks so much!

  33. I’m the sappiest and love, love !! I believe in magic, soul mates, true love, Santa, and you! (lol) … The sweetest poem with Kevin’s image <3 !!

    1. Aw, that’s so nice and I believe in your too lol!! 💕

  34. Love that you linked these two images.

    1. Thanks so much.

  35. I love love and yes I believe in soulmates!!!! wonderful poem!

    1. Aw, that’s so nice and thank you!

      1. You’re welcome!

  36. I was inspired by both those pictures too, though mine took a dark turn at end!

    1. Ooh, that’s interesting, I’ll check yours out too!

  37. I love your beautiful poem, Pooja, and you made me laugh! I won’t come for you! 🙂 My hubby and I celebrated 35 years in January, and we are each other’s best friend. For us, marriage has worked, but neither of us is perfect; we’re just perfect for each other. Marriage or relationships without marriage require communication and compromise, not to mention, love, respect, and it’s great when friendship comes first. I couldn’t imagine spending my life alone, so I’m glad I met my hubby to share all the joys with, and to lean on during the tough times. But if someone chooses to be alone, that’s fine too. Whatever brings happiness. ❤️🤗

    1. Thank you so much and so glad to heat that haha!

      That’s so lovely, 35 years is quite a long time and I wish you lots more years of happiness ❤️

  38. 😂your writing knife? Is it supposed to be mightier than the pen that is mightier than the sword?

    1. Yes, it’s the mightiest of all 😅

  39. Practically, I don’t believe in soulmates. I do think there’s a level of “matching” that exists above 90% of the people you will date in your life. It’s not narrowed down to ONE person, but we don’t connect on that level with many people so it’s, for all intents and purposes, one person. There were a couple women in my life who made me realize I didn’t actually love any of the women I thought I did prior to meeting them, and my current relationship makes me feel like I didn’t love those exceptional women either, lol. At least, not in the same way.

    1. Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I can definitely see that happening. I think the thing is some people are just much better suited for us and when we meet the person that’s really well suited we realise we didn’t love the others as much as we thought.

  40. I believe in true love and marriage because well I’m married lol. I love this quote by Paulo Coelho that says “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” The craziest thing is if life didn’t happen exactly the way it happened, I wouldn’t have met my husband.

    1. Lol, that’s fair. I love that quote and it’s a really romantic way to look at it. I think sometimes you’re just meant to meet and find love.

      1. I think so too. I am very grateful that I found him because if I didn’t I probably would have stayed single 😅

        1. Haha in that case it’s great you found him 😅

  41. For someone who is not really into these soft-hearted kinds of things, you made a really adorable poem and the pictures were a very sweet touch 😄☺️🫶.

    1. Aw thanks so much 😊

      1. My pleasure Pooja 😄🥰

  42. Great thought 👍👍👍

    1. Thank you ☺️

  43. You are welcome

  44. Beautifully written, Pooja! 💗🌹

    1. Thanks so much! 💕

      1. It’s my pleasure! 💕🌷

  45. This was so heartwarming to read. 🙂 Very important reminder you’ve said about the importance of smoothing out each other’s flaws and learning to live with imperfect partners, rather than waiting wistfully for that magical ‘One’ to complete you. Well said! <3

    1. Thank you so much! Yeah, personally I think it’s sort of like the 90/10 rule where if you love 90% of someone don’t leave them for the 10% you don’t like. By the way, I was trying to visit your site but it says there’s no posts on it.

      1. Definitely! <3
        Just refreshed the website & it still includes you as a current member (@therealpoojag, right?), but new posts won't appear in the Reader while the blog's on private. My nametag link here should send you through okay. 🙂

        1. Okay, no worries I’ll try that.

          1. My nametag link here should (hopefully) send you to the homepage as normal with my recent flashfics on the right. 🙂

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