To Keep a Promise

A promise, a whisper of hope it may bring,
A melody sung, a love’s offering.

Words whispered true, a vow from the heart,
A bond built on trust, where futures take part.

But promises shattered, like glass on the floor,
Leave friendship in pieces, love weeps at the core.

To mend what is broken, a path can be tried,
With honesty’s thread, trust can be re-tied.

But should you chase ghosts where affection once gleamed?
Can ruins be rebuilt, a broken dream redeemed?

The weight of a promise, a question to face,
Is it yours to uphold in this desolate space?

Let go, or rebuild, the choice must be made,
For some things are lost, in the solace of shade.