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.