Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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- I Promise You Nothing -

Don't understand how anyone dares to promise anything
Promises that are difficult to keep
.. gold and green forests -
.. happiness and wealth -
... eternal friendship and love
.. never promise more than you can keep

Some promises will be kept, others not
But, there are unwritten rules
I have experienced how it feels
Empty talk, which I believed on
... simply, stabbed in the back
It's all about sensibility
- remember that a promise is a commitment







05.06.2020
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Kai Michael Neumann August 23, 2020 at 3:40 AM True story. Empty words count for nothing. Kind wishes, Kai Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2020 at 3:45 AM - Keep your promises ... is my advice, Kai :) - Thank you very much for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid June 28, 2020 at 3:06 PM i see your pen still strikes like an arrow very beautifully anne lise, i pray you have a blessed week dear pal Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:17 AM - Liam, thank you very much for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Funom Makama June 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work Sunshine Smile Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:16 AM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Funom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 5:39 PM Well written and So true, Anne-Lise! Some promises are meant when told but not kept and other promises are simply lies from the beginning. Neither is good, but the intentions can be very different. Blessings, Rhonda xx Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:16 AM - Thank you very much Rhonda, for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball June 9, 2020 at 1:24 AM It's best to just do something you want to do for someone than to promise and not be able to fulfill that promise. It hurts to expect something and then not have it happen. That has happened to me more often than not. Now I do for myself if there is something I want. I no longer rely on the promises of others. A fine write Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Judy, thank you very much for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michael Tor June 8, 2020 at 8:31 PM So true, breaking promises, breaks peoples hearts and expectation. great write and advice Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Michael :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell June 8, 2020 at 3:14 PM Lovely piece Anne-Lise, packing in so much truth. Hope all is well! Blessings and hugs, Gordon Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Thank you very much Gordon, for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt June 8, 2020 at 2:52 AM Sage advice, Anne-Lise. I know that pain of a broken, careless promise. It really rattles the foundation of trust. Hugs ~ John Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM - We all have felt this pain, John ... one or several times ... - Thank you so much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janice Canerdy June 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM Well-written, realistic piece, Anne-Lise. Janice Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2020 at 1:56 PM - Thanks for your nice visit and great comment, Janice :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael June 7, 2020 at 10:37 AM This should on everyone's wall...as much as you would like to give an assurance...a promise only shows intention... Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2020 at 1:57 PM - So true, Arturo :) - Thank you so much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux June 6, 2020 at 6:17 PM There are many adept at making promises but few who are capable of keeping them. This is a well expressed piece Ann-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2020 at 1:56 PM - Thanks for your nice visit and great comment, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2020 at 1:19 PM Heartbreaking I agree with you, must have been and still probably is, a terrible blow dear Anne-Lise. A promise is an absolute commitment and as you say, an unwritten rule from both sides be it love or friendship. Stay safe, hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM It's better that you make no promise than you promise and don't keep words ... writing in sand is not to be trusted - Nice to see you, dear sister Jenny .. and thanks for your comment ... have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One June 6, 2020 at 7:13 AM Oh not thats a shame, would have been a great poem..You are right in what you say.. Promises do not come with a guarantee.. I wrote a third poem to my promise trilogy today.. Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:48 PM ... there will be more opportunities ... next time ... (I have read yours ... and it was a pleasure ... as always :) - Thanks for your kind visit and comments, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 6, 2020 at 6:35 AM Wonderfully written dearest, Anne-Lise. Hope all is well with you! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:45 PM - Thank you so much for your comments, my friend Demetrios ... all is well :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mystic Rose Rose June 5, 2020 at 6:37 PM I agree with you dear Sunshine, promises can so easily broken and hearts wounded. Thank you for your sensibility . love you xo Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:43 PM - Many hearts will bleed ... many friendships will be broken - Many thanks for the great comment, Pixie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit June 5, 2020 at 5:19 PM Words to live by Anne-Lise--brilliantly said! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:41 PM - Thank you so much for your comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

JC Brul June 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM Hold on to a promise because it is not meant to be broken. Lovely piece! Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:40 PM - It's true ... promises should not be broken - Many thanks, JCB :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus June 5, 2020 at 4:33 PM You are wise, and definitely speak from experience, Anne-Lise! It is said that "Liars make the best promises", so best not to make promises which can't be carried through. Hugs // paul Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:39 PM - Getting stabbed in the back ... doesn't feel good - Thanks for your nice visit and great comment, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball June 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM Excellent words of wisdom my friend. If your word means nothing than neither do you. Bravo. God Bless, JB Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2020 at 1:37 PM - You're right, Judy :) - Nice to see you ... thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams June 5, 2020 at 3:58 PM I never make a promise I know I cannot keep...I like this one... sorry you missed the contest...I think it's an excellent write... I myself missed many contests, we had severe storms not electric out for days that also took out a cell tower so service was horrible... hugs Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 4:09 PM - You're absolutely right, Sandra ... not promise anything you can not keep - I've "lost" many contests ... it's ok :) - Sounds like the real storm ... and cold without electricity :( - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham June 5, 2020 at 3:28 PM Promises build you up and when not kept you come crashing down. Hope you're well. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 3:32 PM - So true, Tom :) - Thank you so much for your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green June 5, 2020 at 3:25 PM I promise I like this poem. : ) Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM - I like your comment ... I promise :) - Nice to see you, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison June 5, 2020 at 3:14 PM I think its something you and I can relate to big time my friend:-( hope all is good with you in your new home:-) hugs Jan xx Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 3:52 PM - We have learned our lesson, Jan - Many thanks for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper June 5, 2020 at 3:02 PM Yes, a promise is a commitment and not to many are worthy of keeping a promise. Empty words to get their way. Great write, dear lady. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen June 5, 2020 at 3:55 PM - Empty words without emotion ... no one deserves it - Thank you so much for your comments, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rico Leffanta June 5, 2020 at 2:26 PM Alas, one can only change one's attitude! To the majority, a promise is only words on the wind to be blown away and forgotten! Take care and best wishes for more cheerful thoughts! Aloha! Rico

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