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I was promised a bike Then I made my dad mad He said it was my fault All because I was bad Promises promises Yes so easy to make little pieces of dreams That other people take My first lover told me She'd love me for all time What we had was special She would always be mine Promises promises Yes so easy to make Little pieces of dreams That other people take Still I kept believing These wishes would come true Promises promises Would stop making me blue So I made a promise One I hoped would be true It turned out my promise Wasn't easy to do Promises promises Yes so easy to make Little pieces of dreams That even I can take I look to the heavens I can now see so clear He's the promise keeper Who has always been here His wonderful promises Have all been made and kept With this realization I just silently wept He gave me some loved ones To show dreams can come true There really are people Whose promises are true A shout out to some of the promise keepers Who have made a difference in my life. Mom, Teresa, Mary and Matthew. I love you all so much.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/23/2013 6:36:00 AM
I was just thinking...politicians and promises , what good bedfellows! But at the end of the day, do they usually get the poor people to the promised land? Mhh.....
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Date: 3/23/2013 6:31:00 AM
Yes, l concur with you, promise keepers are few. A great poem.
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Date: 3/22/2013 3:40:00 PM
I silently wept too Richard...Beautiful...Love the repeating verse style - Tim
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/22/2013 10:20:00 PM
Thanks Tim, I am touched by your comment.
Date: 3/22/2013 1:19:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Richard ... outstanding
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Date: 3/22/2013 9:53:00 AM
Wow talk about talking about life, you indeed hit the nail on the head, Richard, on the head you are with your truly wonderful poetry....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/22/2013 11:04:00 AM
Thanks Harry
Date: 3/21/2013 9:21:00 PM
2 Corinthians 1: 20- For all God's promises are "Yes" in him. And so through him we can say "Amen," to the glory of God. Richard...this is a beautiful testament to your faith! Lovely write!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/21/2013 10:51:00 PM
Thanks Eileen.have a good night.
Date: 3/21/2013 8:31:00 PM
I love this one. Promises are not easy to keep. That is why we shoud always be careful in what we promise. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/21/2013 10:56:00 PM
Thanks Lucilla. I like the new picture.
Date: 3/21/2013 11:28:00 AM
Just perfect Richard......Donna
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Date: 3/21/2013 10:54:00 AM
Rick! It"s so wonderful! You are definitely a great, great poet. You really touch the hearts of people with very simple words and a terrific elegant style; it"s just our everyday life, with the same hopes and deceptions about others and ourselves. And above all, THE realization: our God is the Greatest! Great poem! Hugs, Hanitra
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/21/2013 8:05:00 PM
Thanks Hanitra you are always so nice to me.

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