This is my promise

 

This is my promise…

an opened palm, waiting

deeply entrenched lines of pain and constant trying,

sent to you in a display of defined truth

 

~ To hold you in your times of need ~

 

Extended fingers, never crossed or hidden

Grasping beyond

a formidable cloud of doubt,

unfolded on every darkened horizon

 

~ To lift you when you fall ~

 

Rough and leathered flesh

So warm when needed,

strong of grip, but soft

and firm of calming ease

 

~ To caress you when you are weak ~

 

A clenched fist,

white knuckle guardians,

unfaltering in the face of fear,

steel and rivet fastened feelings

 

~ To protect you always ~

 

This is my promise…my hand,

in true unyielding friendship

forever ready…reaching

to you

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and kind words. I liked the complete poem.
"To protect you always ~
This is my promise…my hand,
in true unyielding friendship
forever ready…reaching
to you"
The words above are the promise made and must be kept. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry for love and devotion.'
Coyote

[Cryingkate]

Will..... You must be 500 years old.
If it takes time to become a Master Writer Then my Friend You are Ancient.

[TL Boehm]

lovely lovely lovely. My son draws hands. Like faces - they show so much about a person

[MomzillaNC]

The dedication and heart of this piece is tremendous! Very well penned!

[willweb]

Thanks so much Momz, I don't make too many promises, but the ones I make I do my best to keep.

[MomzillaNC]

yw :D

[Einstein Noodle]

such a dedicated heart and soul for all to endeavor to become .. i really like this .. its like an ode to honor, courage, integrity .. all held in the palm of ones hand .. would that palm readers were accurate and true eh!?
E.

[willweb]

Hey, you just never know E. Thanks so very much my friend.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

What a promise! Hard to keep, but worth trying of course for the love of your life. Very well done, Will. :) Rudi

[willweb]

Everything is worth trying Rudi. And in a promise like this, if you only make it half way...that is still pretty good. Thank you so much my friend.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

My pleasure Will. I don't know if you are in stories, but I've run all my stories in a spelling and grammar checker. If you are interested, I would appreciate if you look at some of them. :) Rudi

[DoormanDan]

thats quite a good promise to make, and the promise itself is delivered in a beautiful way. The imagery you used added more spice and gave the poem a bigger punch. Youve done a great job with this piece :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Dan for visiting my work again. I appreciate your kindness

[R Smith]

a fine poem Will, makes me think of the writing of Bronte i'm not sure why it has a feel about it of those times, it is though a quite remarkable piece and raises your writing prowess to ever new heights :)

[willweb]

Thanks so very much my good friend. I always appreciate you stopping by.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

A beautiful promise --so sincere!
Touching and gallant as a white knight.
Well done!

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Josie for always being so nice to me

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome. I always enjoy your poetry. You put so much into it. Thanks for sharing it here --for us to read and enjoy!

[AprilRN1210]

I cannot tell you how much I absolutely love this Will.. you have touched me with a few of your writes, but none such as this.. This mixes friendship, respect, affection, compassion, and heartfelt concern.. the depth of sincerity, I think is what hits me the most.. the openness, honesty, soft vulnerability mixed with the strength, courage, valor and honor of a true gentleman.. this is every girl's fantasy.. to be soft and romantic--and strong and gallant.. The lines that you emphasized with ~~~ stood out and made my heart melt a little more with each one.. The imagery was skillfully and beautifully done to represent such a wholehearted, endearing gesture.. I loved this.. she is such a lucky lady, I hope she knows that sir!

[willweb]

Thank you so very much April for your kindness. I hope she knows it too...from my actions and not just my words.