Love Poem: My Promise
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Written by: Darrell Rose

My Promise

I made myself some promises 
the last time you broke my heart 
I made myself some promises 
when you tore my world apart  

I told myself I was done, 
I told myself we’re through 
But every time I see your face 
I go running back to you 
     
I made myself some promises 
that I’d be a stronger man
I told myself you’re evil 
not to give in to your plan 

I told myself to walk away 
that loving you was a sin
But every time you call my name  
I falter once again 

My heart begins to quiver 
at the mention of your name 
I know in my heart and soul 
I’m the one to blame

I act like everything is well- 
that things will be just fine 
Yet spend the hours of my day
still wishing you were mine

I think of you and call your name 
1000 times a day
I know the love I have for you 
will NEVER fade away

I understand you question this  
so let me tell you why 
There was a time when I saw myself 
as just another guy

I felt I was unworthy -
that no one cared at all 
But then you came into my life 
and got  me standing tall

You showed me I was worthy 
to be loved by one like you
You restored my faith, believed in me 
and gave me life anew

 I alone know the truth 
of what you did for me
You opened up my heart 
and set my spirit free

My head is up and I’m smiling 
as I walk now with such pride
Remembering how you kissed my lips  
and walked here at my side
 
You see it made a difference 
to be loved so much by you
I know you know I loved you
and I know you loved me too

But now the time has come 
we must go our separate ways
We can’t go on pretending 
these aren’t our final days

It doesn’t mean I don’t love you 
because I know I always will
I love you in totality  
and today I feel it still

How can I ever thank you 
for the love you sent my way
How can I forgive you 
for the pain you’ve made me pay

You changed my world 
you shook it hard- 
you turned it upside down 
You strutted by while knowing
I could see right through your gown
 
To kiss your lips 
to hold you close 
my heart did race so fast 
So often I am I questioning 
why could our time not  last

Yes........ I am intoxicated and forever bound with the magic of you...my muse. .....my true Love
......and......I wish things could have been........forever. 

Thus my prayer — This be but
              
                “ so-long “

For I will always love you ....

.............Always.........