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Promises, Promises

I promised this You promised that I'd have a dog You'd get a cat The years flew by And what do you know We're trapped in our lies So, what does that show Don't promise the moon If you can't deliver the stars Men are from Venus Women, from Mars

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/11/2022 1:16:00 PM

"we're trapped in our lies" - the realness of this adds to the hilarity Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/11/2022 2:12:00 PM

Thanks, Caren.

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 1/10/2022 5:35:00 AM

What's in a promise? That which we call a promise by any other name would be a lie. Perhaps I'm overstating things. I promise I'll comment better next time.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2022 5:55:00 PM

Actually, I agree. A fine line exists between a promise and a lie. Take care, gw

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/9/2022 3:57:00 PM

Hello! Gershon. This is a fascinating poem. Through rose-colored glasses, I see love. We overlook defects that we would never have picked if we had the option. Until the glasses are no longer visible. Well written ~ Debra

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2022 5:52:00 PM

Ha, ha. Either rose-colored glasses, or love is blind. Minister should probably give eye exams to people who get engaged. :) gw

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/9/2022 9:44:00 AM

Lessons learned—Venus and Mars—but have to live on earth! Enjoyed! But we could still get the dog and cat….

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2022 5:42:00 PM

That would be a cat-astrophe, doggone it. :)

Terry Miller

Date: 1/9/2022 1:49:00 AM

Very witty, yet true!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2022 5:40:00 PM

Thank for stopping by and for the nice comment, Terry. ~ Gershon

Anselmo Boles

Date: 1/8/2022 9:40:00 PM

Oh yes, a definitely "out of this world" write Gershon!! Your humor radiates so much wit...ab

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/9/2022 7:57:00 PM

Haha! Love your comment, Anselmo. I'm already orbiting Saturn now... ~ Lord of the Rings