Reason A. Poteet Poet Pantoum

Tomorrow Brings Sorrow

I promise him the moon, but who really cares?
Charlie for sure finds my words hard to forget.
He pouts and he pleads, while I pull my hair,
then the tears come ‘cause his mind is all set.

Charlie for sure finds my words hard to forget,
the times I fail to fulfill what I've said.
Then the tears come ‘cause his mind is all set.
Tomorrow brings sorrow, what goes through his head?

The times I fail to fulfill what I've said,
I’m careless and put my own longings first
Tomorrow brings sorrow, what goes through his head?
Charlie suffers neglect and feels accursed.

I’m careless and put my own longings first;
he pouts and he pleads, while I pull my hair.
Charlie suffers neglect and feels accursed;
I promise him the moon, but who really cares?

written May 24, 2017

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Eve Roper July 4, 2017 at 8:14 PM A wonderful poem,Reason, congratulations on your win ~*

Jan Allison June 27, 2017 at 8:43 PM beautifully penned Reason many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Reason A. Poteet June 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM thank you, Jan, I appreciate your time and energy in reading and leaving a comment.

Kim Rodrigues June 27, 2017 at 8:32 PM You can promise the moon but neglect overrides the joy! Congrats, Reason! Reason A. Poteet June 28, 2017 at 9:54 PM You are so right, Kim. I am a former teacher of young children and have seen neglect far too often, emotional mostly and physical and mental between parents and children. Thanks for commenting.

Juli- Michelle June 27, 2017 at 1:33 PM Congratulations on your first place win in the rhyme battle contest! You deserved it! Such a beautifully penned poem and awesome rhymes! Love, Juli-Michelle Reason A. Poteet June 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM Thank you, Juli-Michelle, for the honor of first place in your pantoum contest. Appreciate the comment also, so glad for the read and kind remarks.

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 19, 2017 at 1:49 PM Excellent Pantoum, Reason. The emotional sway is hypnotic. Promise and disappointment, the polar opposite twins of a sagging relationship. Very well expressed in this splendid poem. Love always. Reason A. Poteet June 28, 2017 at 9:56 PM Thank you Freddie. I appreciate your positive comment and the time you took to read and reply. Have a great day in the world of poetry, reading and writing.