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A Broken Promise

November 23, 2009
By Anonymous

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.


The author's comments:
This piece of work was inspired by the broken promise of my grandmother. I hope that people understand through my poem to never count on anyone, and to only rely on yourself to make your dreams come true.

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jimmy_a GOLD said...
on Jan. 2 2010 at 12:52 am
jimmy_a GOLD, Sanford, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
Look for me, not with a flashlight but open your heart n free your soul n there my love i shall be

i loved the poem but i dnt agree with ur statements about u can only rely on yourself. their are many good ppl in this world always willing to help others life is not a task meant to go through on your own. remember that