Jim,

Very nice! You really are quite the prolific writer.
My only criticism would be the break in your rhyme scheme in verse 2.
I also agree with David about possibly lengthening the bridge.
Maybe a slightly longer list of rhetorical questions. Like : How long is a string, does anything last forever, how long is a ring, ...,
Is it just me, or have you been writing more ballads than usual lately?
This is a very nice one indeed.
Thanks for sharing.

Paul