Promises Uplifted

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beyond earnest vows and doting promises our love will last forever and a day yet all avid promises are one day shattered in spite of best intentions sometimes I hear its thunder it’s in the quiver of his voice the shiver of his nightmares the shudder in his fearful eyes the feeling of helplessness over his body convulsing inevitable visits to the oncologist vital treatments and aftershock unsparing reminders we are not immortal it’s the pain of growing wings the price to pay for crossing over till then… the promises feel real every day a gift and blessing a promise is a promise in this realm or the next AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on May 31, 2020 for contest THE PROMISE sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 2ND

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/6/2020 1:12:00 PM

This is realistic and heartfelt Line, straight from the depth of your emotions. Congratulations on your win :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/6/2020 1:48:00 PM

Thanks, Aditi. Much appreciated.

Silent One

Date: 6/6/2020 7:39:00 AM

yes, but sadly promises do not come with a guarantee... great poem Line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/6/2020 1:49:00 PM

Thank you for running this great thought provoking contest, Silent One. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/1/2020 4:52:00 PM

so good, my heart aches over this one. We make a vow of love forever not a vow of no separation for a while. It is painful. My heart goes out to you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/1/2020 9:54:00 PM

Thank you very much. Most appreciated, Timothy.