The Gift of Promise
Promise breathes the heartfelt vow of a newlywed
Whispers the innocent commitment of young friends
Promise beams dazzling dreams from a graduate’s eyes
Charms and disarms with burgeoning potential
Until promise stalks a teen with a creepy ring
A trinket of emotional extortion
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That definitely took a sharp turn I hadn’t expected! But well done, Alvera
Agree with Joseph!
Thanks, Joseph and Linda. This particular “pearl” has been an irritant I’ve wanted to find some way to spit out for several months now.
Unexpected turn at the end. Nice edge to it.