Ever is a long time, he said.
But I was adamant.

I knew best or thought I did.

He struggled to compose himself,
while I watched. Some things
never change.

I was determined to have the last word.
(Why is that?)

He turned at my voice, with a pleased
disbelief on his face,
which never could hide things from me.

Ever is more than just today.

Cynthia Horvath is an attorney, wife, mother, global health advocate, published author, encaustic artist, and poet. In August of 2018, Cynthia was one of nine poets selected for the 30/30 Project by Tupelo Press.

Cynthia’s poem “Cold as the Deepest Moonlight” was recently accepted for publication for the Gemini issue of Finding the Birds literary journal.