Not forever does the bulbul sing In balmy shades of bowers, Not forever lasts the spring Nor ever blossom the flowers. Not forever reigneth joy, Sets the sun on days of bliss, Friendships not forever last, They know not life, who know not this.

Khushwant Singh
About This Quote

The poem is about the life of a temporary relationship. It explains that even though the time you spent with someone may have been joyful, it will not last forever. The person quoted has experienced the joy of love but later learned something important about life. The poem also says that there are times when people do not last or last for too long.

Source: Train To Pakistan

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