Notes About The Poem
This poem came about because of my father..He used to say Promises are like pie-crust ment or made to be broken As I put this down..Thinking of him, the sacrifice of Jesus came To my mind, also how some cooks cut a cross in the pie top To allow some heat to escape, I hope some will enjoy it as its for You all..After all.' May God bless all readers (this incudes you!) Lol )))

Promises, are as piecrust

Much effort thought and practice,
Blending contents..Then the mix goes active'
Oil on metal, ladle all into that form
While In the process adhere to all norms'
Turn up the heat, and observe the time
That soon will pass, will this turn out fine?
Chime next tells you to open the door'
All looks ready now, firm for sure'
Remove to strengthen, get cool be ready.)
To be cut, get broken hold your emotions steady!
All shall have their piece, such destruction all a part
Not many consuming; will regard your art'
The time, the thought; the cost to make
In the well finished piecrust, made to break!
As all. There your friends and familiy even.!
Some will thank you' while others are just leaving'
Dusting off some crumbs, of comfort uneaten
As they find some fault, like their tables uneven'
Your curtains worn, some lace is frayed
Not to your face  will such be played
Yet behind closed doors.' with such and such !?
They'll promise of course, to never tell though
Yet that crust will break, I warrant it will go!
Just as on the cross, as it was in the crust.'
In Men our Lord could place no trust.'
Yet worked salvation, for a dark old world
Now shall we whisper in a treachery? 
Or just  live life out? for Gods true Word.'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Insightful write Joe. Some make promises that they know they can't keep from breaking. :)
Maverick Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Linda-Alice, thank you!! Let me Put this to you.' Cause its how it Happened .I was maybe eight years old..And Dad took me close To him' and told me dont trust Promises my son.' (For they are like piecrust (ment to be broken) Now not in all cases some people Do carry them out' but 90% do not.' And its not alwaya their fault Other factors of life cut in!
Horne Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 2:03 PM
thoughtful write, Joe - good to hear from you. Hope all's well with you
Maverick Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Well all is as well as it is James' Apart from living in the horror Of the last four years..' I am still Standing anyway.#
Goff Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Spectacular Joe! I love making pie! My crust breaks and pieces become stronger! Great work!
Maverick Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Interesting the way we see things James my father was Not a bible versed man..' Yet His saying was so true! Then JESUS He said this is my body Which is broken for you.'
May Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Promises can be broken, but the word of God can never be broken
Maverick Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 9:06 AM
The word is forever Joseph good Of you to look in here May the Overflow of His bounty cover You'
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