Forever…how long is that?

Friends forever is a common theme,

But really, what does it all mean?

Till one speaks harshly, not knowing the price,

And the second, blinded by pain, speaks back in a trice?

Slowly they see the end in sight.

Yet neither will give up the fright.

Did they try to stop,

Hesitating before the drop?

Did they regret it all,

As they slowly began to fall?

Is this how long forever lasts?

Is forever simply seeing the past?

Thus was the end,

Of these once friends.

Forever…how long is that?

Can you tell me?