Almost

The Pain of “Almost” – A cinematic poem about love, loss

and the unbearable weight of almost—

when something felt like forever, but never truly was.

Inspired by The Immortal Man

What can hurt a human soul

more than anything else?

— The almost.

I almost had

the love of my life.

Until time

broke forever

and left me

with the almost.

I almost believed

I would kiss those cheeks

forever.

I would lose myself

in those eyes

forever.

But forever

is not a time.

(It is a hope

that was never meant

for me.)

I thought

things would last.

Until the almost

found us

and consumed us.

Forever

is an illusion.

It breaks

the moment

time touches it.

I wish

I could turn it back.

Like an old clock

that still

knows how to move.

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“Almost” is part of Lyrmotion’s exploration

of cinematic poetry — where words feel like scenes.

Sabrina

Poet

Founder of Lyrmotion™