Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

A Modest Promise

I promise
     Not to promise
Waterfalls
     from careless creeks

I vow
     not to allow
Expectations of mountains
     in handfuls of pebbles

I declare
     to be fair
about my dark
     coated heart

I assure
     not to impure
The scarlet blue
     surrounding you

My intent
     though modest bent
Heaven and Earth
     is what you're worth.

06/04/20

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John Hamilton June 18, 2020 at 11:05 AM Very nice write Michelle, enjoyed, congrats on a fine placement! Michelle Faulkner June 18, 2020 at 5:53 PM Thank you for placing me in your contest, John, appreciate it-

Funom Makama June 8, 2020 at 8:46 PM Most profound expressions of your deep thoughts. A great, great piece! Michelle Faulkner June 18, 2020 at 5:54 PM Thank you very much, Funom-

Jennifer Proxenos June 5, 2020 at 10:19 AM I agree with John Watt, your poems are always very clever, you put thought into them and you know what you are writing about - alway an intelligent, yet charming approach. Blessings, hugs, Jennifer. Michelle Faulkner June 5, 2020 at 12:41 PM Many thanks for your kind comments, and blessings and hugs also.

Gershon Wolf June 4, 2020 at 9:10 PM 'Expectations of mountains in handfuls of pebbles,' to quote you: This is the stuff of most politicians' empty promises. They ought to read this, but never will, I'm afraid. Great write, Michelle! Michelle Faulkner June 5, 2020 at 12:39 PM Wow, I've never been quoted before - and I agree, too many empty promises, not enough results, sadly.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 4, 2020 at 8:55 PM This is beautiful Michelle. xomo Michelle Faulkner June 5, 2020 at 12:35 PM Thanks Mo! xomo

Mystic Rose Rose June 4, 2020 at 8:33 PM I think promises can so easily be broken, I love the way you take care to keep them intact, through your poetic vow. Lovely write Michelle. xo Michelle Faulkner June 5, 2020 at 12:35 PM Yes, a promise should not be made carelessly, thank you for commenting-

John Watt June 4, 2020 at 6:13 PM I like how much you say in a compact space, and with rhymes. It shows a lot of thought and care is put into your writing. I love your message too about not over-promising. Had you considering entering the Heaven contest, because I see this as doing very well with its terra firma view of heaven. You are such an intelligent writer, Michelle. Always a pleasure to read. Michelle Faulkner June 4, 2020 at 6:56 PM Actually this was for the 'Promise' contest, but it closed so quickly (another one missed!) Thank you for the suggestion, I may enter it - and always a pleasure to read your work, too.

Vijay Pandit June 4, 2020 at 2:51 PM WOW! Loved it all, Michelle.. but especially..I vow not to allow Expectations of mountains in handfuls of pebbles.. Michelle Faulkner June 4, 2020 at 4:04 PM Many thanks, appreciate it, Vijay-

Rico Leffanta June 4, 2020 at 2:51 PM Well thought out and scribed, Michelle! Aloha! Rico Michelle Faulkner June 4, 2020 at 4:04 PM Thanks so much, Rico!