James JonesIf I never meet you In this life Let me feel the lack A glance from your eyes Then my life Will be yours
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When we fall in love we hope and pray that it will last forever. When we get married and have children, we hope and pray that our love will last for centuries. However, both hopes and prayers can be unfulfilled. Love can fade and wither away.
Source: The Thin Red Line
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