A promise '

The weight, of a promise
Unfullfilled, is most heavy 
to bear.'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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DiMino Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Of course...we will do our best. We cannot control the outside variables...actually we can...but not enough room in a comment to even begin such a discussion.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 16, 2026 at 11:22 AM
It is and should not be done lightly. I would rather say, if I can then to break a promise.
Maverick Avatar
January 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Its a terrible burden Kim..I also am like To your mind.' Yet I have been through curcimstances been put to the task of carrying maybe three? I trust i Can fullfill them before i break..Or die.)
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