A Promise Kept
When a promise is made
And that promise is kept,
The result is a feeling
That’s hard to accept.
It’s surprise and delight
Mixed with pleasure and glee,
For a casual promise
Is no guarantee.
I am touched and I’m honored
That someone would send
Something promised to me
(By a not-yet-met friend!).
There are times in our lives
When a promise fulfilled
Is so plain unexpected,
It just leaves you thrilled.
(this is dedicated to Jon Cavanaugh)
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2014
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