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A Broken Promise
Promises don’t mean a thing.
Most often left an indescribable sting.
Hopes get so high
I start to cry
I’m told “I never said that”
My emotions become so flat
Where do I begin?
It seems as if I will never win
All the pain, hurt, and tears
Will be remembered for years.
Promises will never mean a thing.
They will always leave an indescribable sting.