PROMISES

 I write, thinking about
 all the promises made,
 if only this or that happened.
 But when the happening takes place
 promises are forgotten 
 as though never made.
  
 What is the makeup of these people?
 Their constitution or ethics?
 Does anything have meaning?
 Is their life just make-believe?
  
 When approached they have excuses, 
 then renew their intentions, but 
 somehow nothing gets done and 
 one shrugs and walks away. 
 What was promised had meaning, 
 but then again no meaning.
  
 Life goes on; lessons are learned.
 Wisdom slowly becomes an ally.
 We are careful as we analyze requests 
 And advocate self-reliance. 
 Do not make commitments we can’t sustain 
 and keep a pulse on reality.
  
 Stanski
 November 14, 2019 ^