Keep Thy PromiseA Poem by MilesAwaiting at the pavilion for that solid promise No seats dry enough to be sat upon Slight shiver running through creases unknown From a bewildering, heavy jacket of darkness He of she said he or she would be here And yet, he or she has still not appeared While the floor planks corrode I race not for my abode And stand as patient as a mule Time is stretching like mercury As memories of what once was and what will be Flood my belching canvas of electrodes No hope, no despair Just one mission Stay here, for he or she will come Bringing along a flight of merciful rest Sanctuary awaits Yet I am stuck in vivid images and idioms Simply gluing myself to this dimension Asking for just one favor Keep thy promise, ye b*****d
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Added on September 6, 2011 Last Updated on September 6, 2011 AuthorMilesDarmsheim, Badem-Würtemberg, GermanyAboutI'm American, I was born in Japan, and have since traveled to many different states and countries. I'm an Athiest and an Existentialist and I prefer the Multiple Big Bang theory. I play guitar, and .. more..Writing
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