Promises

Promises should be

Exquisite wonders,

Rare marvels,

Precious bonds,

Special. 

Promises should be

Everlasting pacts,

Eternal vows,

Immortal links,

Indestructible.

Not something

For you to toss away

Like trash

As soon as I hand

It over. 

Not your

Mass-produced,

Meaningless words,

Oh-so-pretty but

Hollow inside.

Not a

Trivial tool

You can use to

Lure me in and then

Cut me open.

Not a

Bomb in a

Pleasant package.

Not a 

Knife in a

Beautiful bouquet.

Not a 

Poison in a 

Delicious dessert.

Not something

For you to

Trick me into

Opening,

Smelling,

Eating,

Only for you to

Tear 

Me 

Apart.