Promises Made

We have made promises,

That cause us to part,

Not for long, 

But it tears at our hearts.

We wish that we,

Could stay in this place,

And while away the hours,

In long and sweet embrace.

But promises made,

Will be promises kept,

Just remember I love you,

Each night as we slept.

This time will pass,

We will come back together,

And through love's embrace,

Another storm will have been weathered.

These challenges will test our love,

No doubt it will be strengthened.

But I pray the time we spend apart,

Will shorten and not lengthen.

Promises made,

Will be fulfilled vows, 

Return to me my love,

As soon as promises allow.

Reviews

[The Refined Poet]

beautiful sadness for sure...

[Aehr]

I like the warmth of the poem. Sad story, but you've written it brilliantly :)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Promises are very powerful things, though we throw the words "I promise" around like they're nothing. But the promise of true love is something that will never be forgotten, and hopefully never be broken either. this is a truly beautiful write with great rhythm to it. Nice write (:

[David Scott]

I often wonder if we should ever make promises...
I will for sure and I will fail myself as often as not. Love is the acceptance of the broken not the admiration of perfect observance of arbitrary vows.
Good wishes on your journey of love!
The poetry was very nice.

[Falling Leaf.]

Gentle and heartwarming. Very good job

[Dr. Wood ?]

a heartwarming offering told with skill

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Partners separated by circumstance........the poet pleads for her to keep her vows and be faithful to him until they are back together. Lovely!

[quinfinn]

ummmm, this is tragic in context and and i hate what it represents but i love the way you have handled the issue in verse. beautifully expressed.