Promise Me Forever

This probably is as close a definition who am I as I will ever be able to answer in such a succinct and presentable way. :)

And sometimes the inspiration comes from the promise of another day..

"Promise Me Forever"

Promise me forever

As I took away today

My yesterdays still haunt me

And the thought of tomorrow's

Forced laughter and borrowed smiles

That never seem to fade

I shall fade away

This love was not for ending

Nor was the sky meant for gray

Dark clouds formed above us

And downcast they hover

While one lurks amongst the brush

Without a single word

She does say

Why is it I?

What separates me from the others?

What makes me so brave?

It is like asking

Sun, why do you rise each day?

Explain to me your physics

So I may understand the way

You know simply it rises

Each and every day

Whether behind dark clouds

Or pouring rain

The Sun is there

It remains

Promise me forever

As I steal away today

My yesterdays do not want me

And the hope of tomorrow's

First laughter and rainbow smiles

That shall never want fade 

Fade not any day

This love was not for ending

And with your promise

Forever it shall stay

© Brian Milici

July 16, 2006

May you always find your smile.

Author's Note

Feedback, as always, is adored.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

"This love was not for ending
Nor was the sky meant for gray"

...now that's a poetic offering at its best!

[Brian]

Thank you so much, Kelly. I appreciate it deeply! The best kind of review is when you hear what did or did not work effectively or stand out.

I'm honored at such a stellar compliment. You rock. :)

[GreenEyedPoet]

This is lovely Brian. :)
I'm not sure exactly why, but I really like the second stanza. It just called to me I guess lol.
Wonderful write, I enjoyed reading it.

[Brian]

Thank you, once more, for taking the time to read and respond. The second, huh? Fascinating! I really do treasure this poem to the point that some of my loyal readers on OpenDiary before it shutdown created a tribute blog for me called "Promise Him Forever" which was just awesome. I love those words strung together. They really are a defining quality of who I am... and I'll stop rambling! Thanks again.. GreenEyedPoet. (haha, that felt natural saying that lol)

[GreenEyedPoet]

That is awesome they did that for you! :)

[Brian]

I know! I don't think I saved it before the site went down though sadly. heh.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Oh no! That sucks. :(

[Brian]

Oh, it's alright. I'll just have to rely on memories of how awesome I was. Shucks. lol. :)

[GreenEyedPoet]

True! Least you have those. :)

[Brian]

Ohhh, so we're going to joust are we?

I'm going to have to impress you then with just how awesome I truly am. Then it will be shared memories. Aha!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Good luck, I'm not impressed easily hahaha. :P

[Brian]

And yet I already have done so. :)

[GreenEyedPoet]

Poetry wise maybe lol.

[Brian]

Oh. Burn. You strike me so swiftly and ever so deeply.. how do you bare such nefarious acts?! lol.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Not trying to burn ya lol.

[Brian]

Of course not, someone so cool can hardly burn.. lol

[GreenEyedPoet]

Hahahaha :P
I would never think to do such a thing! Lol.

[Brian]

Good to know. I'll file that away.. ;)

[GreenEyedPoet]

You do that lol.

[Brian]

I got a cabinet with your name on it.

bada bing.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Aw my own little cabinet lol.

[Brian]

haha, yeah, unless the files get too voluminous.. then I may need to upsize it lol.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Hmm well I can't tell you whether you'll need to upsize or not lol.

[Brian]

Translation: I'm 5 drawers of crazy in a 3 drawer filing cabinet.

[GreenEyedPoet]

Not crazy, just a bit complicated (only sometimes though lol).

[MsJewel]

This is lovely. There is a softness to your words that I find so appealing....and the last verse took my breath away. Stunning, stunning poetry

:) Julie

[Brian]

Aw, thanks, this was so sweet to read. Careful, you might give me diabetes. Just kidding!
read moreAw, thanks, this was so sweet to read. Careful, you might give me diabetes. Just kidding!

I can think of no greater compliment than what you said given how talented you are. Too sweet, Julie, too sweet.. best wishes!!!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Beautifully put...I love the second stanza.
The ending wraps it up.
You weaved the facts well with the emotions.

[Brian]

Thanks so much, Josie! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and give me feedback. The second stanza, huh? Interesting! It's always great when you get to find out which parts stand out to other writers. I look forward to reading more of your work. :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome.
:)