Broken Promises

Promises, Promises...boldy broken
I spite these words when hastily spoken
The act pledged is almost never the issue
  it's the scanning of priorties...somehow they missed you!!
You would never have held breath and waited
  But the promiser spoke, declaritively stated...
"I will..."  "We'll Go...." "Real soon..."  "I promise..."
  You'd have no reason not to take them at honest...

From as far back as I can remember
every promise I heard was "return to sender"
The phone would ring, my heart would sing
  voice on the other end says...."forget the whole thing"
No fishing trips, campouts, or cookouts...look out!
  Every time my hopes were up, then hooked out...
I died each time they let me down
  when they picked me up, then set me down
    when I had to kick start the merry-go-round
      sat in an unpushed swing at the play ground...

So thinking back, I know it's why
I see a broken promise like a boldface lie
I hate nothing more than when words are hollow
  when an oral oath lacks the action to follow
        Trust breaks down when mouths, they run
         Hold your tongue then no harm is done!!
            



Inspired by Michael's "What gets your Goat" contest!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/14/2009 3:57:00 PM
Brillaint poem Steve, excellently written, James
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Date: 3/18/2009 7:26:00 PM
This is incredible! I love this! As a divorced mother of three beautiful children--and a magnet for alcoholics--I am no stranger to broken promises! This one made me cry--and for someone on here to touch me like that--means that person has definite talent! I am some-what of a cold hearted person when it comes the outlook on life--only because I have had to go through so many trials and struggles! Thank you for this inspirational piece! Definitely my favorite!
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Date: 3/7/2009 10:18:00 AM
Too many people make promises they never intend to keep. It builds a lack of trust. Excellent write. Vince
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Date: 3/4/2009 1:24:00 PM
I agree. You really have a way of verbalizing disappointment and deceit. Well done. Caroline
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Date: 3/3/2009 9:02:00 PM
Wow, so powerful. As I choke back the tears of being able to relate I take time to say, you are an amazing writer. The words leap from this page to ones heart. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 3/3/2009 8:26:00 PM
Well written as promises are not meant to be broken
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Date: 3/2/2009 12:22:00 PM
I really enjoy the wit and clever wordplay on this one, Steve! I think there's something here for just about anyone to relate to, without doubt. Great job relating to the disappointments of the world, man! Warm regards, John.
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Date: 3/1/2009 11:54:00 AM
A great powerful write...Thank you for sharing... The young one, Farah
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Date: 2/27/2009 1:09:00 PM
i didnt get any mail yet... and hah yea i wasnt in a valentines day mood. lol
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Date: 2/27/2009 5:26:00 AM
Wow. Well written with depths of emotion here. Reads like a winner to me. Good luck Steve! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/26/2009 4:51:00 PM
Excellent job here, Steve....the anger and disappointment just shouts...and rightfully so! Good luck...you did an outstanding job! ~ Carrie
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Date: 2/26/2009 2:54:00 PM
This was wonderfully written and inspiring. I absolutely LOVED it, promises shouldn't be broken, and it stinks when they are. Beautifully written.....Aleera
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Date: 2/26/2009 1:33:00 PM
Very good Steve..Broken promises are bold face lie my friend..well done. Best wishes.
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Date: 2/26/2009 1:03:00 PM
This is really beautiful steve, so easy to read and flows so easily into each line, really love this...
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Date: 2/26/2009 12:47:00 PM
Steve my sweet, your words are so powerful and painful. So many hurtful statements but the unswung swing killed. Trust so easily given but hard to regain. And they lived happily ever after...sorry I just had to put that,,wishful thinking I know
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Date: 2/26/2009 12:43:00 PM
Steven, broken promises always got my goat as well. Like I tell my kids, don't make promises ever unless you're sure you can go through with them. A wonderfully written piece. Michael
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