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Forgotten Promises

FORGOTTEN PROMISES Sometimes I remember to forget you, Of the promiscuous promises you made That came from your hardened heart, Those unfortunately unfulfilled words That spoke of hollow hopes, Those vacant verses of love... Those vacuous vows of surreal surrender That communicated meaningless messages, Your pleading pledge of forevermore, Those emotionlessly empty remarks of togetherness... Your promises were my prominent problems, Your falsified words, my worst fears, Your vows became my woes... That's why sometimes I forget to remember you. 05.28.2020

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Date: 10/10/2020 12:47:00 AM
Hello Jo. I understand the poem and old places, old memories sneak in. "Your promises were my prominent problems, Your falsified words, my worst fears, Your vows became my woes..." I love the lines above. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
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Date: 6/6/2020 1:05:00 PM
I love the way your words travel from I remember to forget you to I forget to remember you. The liberating journey from experiences. Congratulations on your win Jo :)
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Date: 6/6/2020 7:35:00 AM
Life is full of forgotten promises... and broken dreams... sad poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 5/31/2020 5:18:00 AM
Good one
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Date: 5/30/2020 6:30:00 AM
Clever way you changed up the first and last lines. Rather brilliant Jo.
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Date: 5/29/2020 1:33:00 PM
Nice use of consonance in this write Jo, Very nicely penned
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Date: 5/28/2020 10:19:00 AM
Very nice Jo, glad you're writing and posting again, you were missed!
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