A New Promise

I could stand here today

look into your eyes

and for the millionth time

tell you I love you

and promise to keep loving you

for rich or for poor

in sickness and in health

for better or for worse

until death do us part

but you already know that I love you

and I hope you don’t expect that to change

so instead I stand before you

with a new promise

I promise to be there

I promise to be there

with pizza and Netflix

on days your boss

makes you just a little homicidal

I promise to be there

a comforting touch

between your shoulder blades

as the final remnants

of the nightmare

dissipate

I promise to be there

when you need a hiking buddy

even in the hottest weather

despite my hatred for all things exercise

I promise to be there

through the yelling

and the silent treatments

when running is the easiest option

I could promise to love you

but an action

like a picture

is worth a thousand words

So I promise to be there

as a best friend

a supporter

a lover

and a wife

for rich or for poor

in sickness and in health

for better or for worse

until death do us part

Reviews

[Winnter96]

Netflix, pizza, this works as some good vows.

[Crowley]

Oh yeah, now that’s a promise I could go for, especially the pizza and Netflix...lol. I love the idea, and think each and every part of the promise is delicious. Great writing!!!

[Dinesh Kumar]

but an action
like a picture
is worth a thousand words

Nice usage of words

[Lavi]

This is incredible and really should be the words for marriage, haha. Like, really, this is incredible, heart-reaching, emotional-roller-coaster incredible. Ah, how I've missed reading your writing.
Take care and be safe,
- Lavi

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the words shared. Kind, loving and needed in a life. Thank you Alexzandera for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

I must admit, you had me with the pizza and Netflix! ...wow, this reads like a marriage vow, perfectly penned!

[Re-Pete]

wow. now that's commitment. being there with loyalty through thick and thin is true love. this is an awesome declaration from the heart to the heart. deeply romantic and loving. great piece ... :)

[LKBillips]

Beautiful vows written from the heart. A truly romantic piece. :)