The Promise

By Bruce Clifford

Breaking a promise is something I would never do to you.
You asked me not to promise I would read a book or two.
I’ve always felt as if we’ve been here before.
Our hearts and souls are miracles to explore.

Walking in a dream, you, and I side by side.
Swimming where we swam as we take a scenic drive.
Time zones and the distance can’t keep your smile away.
I would never break a promise or leave you feeling betrayed.

Not every promise is meant to be broken.
Some fly away and words are left unspoken.

Finding myself awake in the middle of the night.
The next dream was so mystical it made me feel alive.
Each moment with you I treasure from every beat within my heart.
A dream to last forever as we gaze out to the stars.

We took pictures of the same moon from opposite sides of the sea.
The same distant object as we wondered how this could be.
I gazed into your eyes as they sparkled in the light.
The promise of what’s amazing every day and every night.

Not every promise is meant to be broken.
Some fly away and words are left unspoken.

I can promise you I have now read a page or more.
Every word no matter the language is something to explore.
What’s important to you matters very much to me.
A promise is never empty if you have some faith in me.

©12/10/2025 Bruce Clifford