Forever is for another time.

I watched you go today.
It was rainy, and downcast
And not at all how you would have wanted.
But there was a single ray of sunshine.
It hit the back of my hand as I dropped a handful of dirt,
And all I could think of was your smile
When you promised forever.
There was a necklace around your neck.
Do you remember?
It was supposed to mean we'd be
Best friends forever.
Forever isn't twelve summers spent
Catching fireflies and crickets.
Forever isn't the the vibrations
From one last song you strum on
Your daddy's old guitar.
It isn't a last laugh as my sister
Sings Tom Petty on karaoke,
Or the blush on my cheeks when you asked me to dance.
Forever is always.
Always doesn't end.
So, I won't say goodbye to you now.
Because you promised forever,
So forever must be for another time.