It was a promise whispered between almost lovers
As we gave our final farewells and spoke our last goodbyes.
Because I was ready to see the world,
But you weren’t ready to leave yours.
Because there was nothing for me in this nameless city of broken wings and forgotten promises;
Not a home, not a family, not a future.
Nothing, save your warm smile.
But sometimes love isn’t enough.
Inspired by
The deafening roars and screaming echoes of the metro as it races by.
The sound of its passing almost rhythmic-
As if imitat…A sequel to The Promise
The seconds count down like rainfall from an endless grey sky.
It’s not enough. There’s never enough.
I could spend a lifetim…A prequel to The Promise 3
Published on December 12, 2007.
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