Temporary Time

Everything is temporary:
The flower in the sidewalk,
Happiness in a rain storm,
The tears after a great loss,
Life itself.
The lack of permanence provides the value,
As if everything was forever,
What would it mean?
What would its purpose be?
But no, we get to choose
How to spend our limited time,
And with who.

That’s why I’m glad
For my temporary time with you.