Promises

PROMISE THE WORLD, JUST SAY IT'LL BE TOMORROW

     The  riches of Midas you can promise for tomorrow
     Promise that problems will disappear and no more sorrow 

     The sun Up above will forevermore shine
     The table will be full of favorites on which to dine

     The stars in the sky will rearrange to spell someone's name
     All impossibilities can be promised if it is made plain

     To just say TOMORROW before committing to a promise
      For tomorrow never comes so you haven't been dishonest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 5, 2017 at 8:32 PM
Promises are made and then broken. Ther is a message in this poem.
Smith Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 8:06 AM
This came to me while I was mulling over the meaning of "tomorrow"
Turner Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 8:48 AM
Haven't you ever heard, "What a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive." Just foolin'. I'm not too big on , Elizabeth. They always seem to get broken.
Smith Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Oh yes I heard that one. I got this "tomottow" thing going from that broadway musical Annie
Smith Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 11:35 PM
Sorta makes sense, thanks Elizabeth for the lesson....
Smith Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 11:56 PM
Thanks Charlie. My "favorite" subject. Tomorrow is never here.
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