Broken Promises

Where do broken promises go?
Do they go somewhere and die?
Or are they somewhere waiting?
To one day become a lie

Trust is built through promises
It's important to keep your word
A broken promise has no meaning
It's something we all have heard

Wasted words and wasted time
A broken promise defined
Barren of all commitment
Or the truth, of any kind

So, where do broken promises go?
Some wait around for years
A broken promise is never forgotten
And it never disappears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Very true.
Green Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Loved it, Larry. Very heartfelt.
Culverhouse Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 12:03 PM
we have all been the giver and reciever at one time or another, sadly--I know it is your mother in laws fault--go ahead tell it like it really is!! LOL ;)
Falotico Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 11:07 AM
True words, very well written my friend..
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