Lynn White’s poem: We Should Have Known


We thought we would last forever

but nothing lasts forever.

Only change is eternal.

Night always follows day

blocking out the light

into eternity.


We should have known.



Lynn White lives in north Wales. Her work is influenced by issues of social justice and events, places and people she has known or imagined. She is especially interested in exploring the boundaries of dream, fantasy and reality. She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net and a Rhysling Award.

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