Promises

I promised 'til death do us part

so when he leaves the room knowing

that on the other side of the wall he is 

a target to a gun with no licence,

but with all intention to kill,

I am a secondhand victim to this crime.

But I said 'til death do us part,

so maybe I'll be forgiven.

Sniffles and soft murmurs

and light fingerpads wading through

black water replacing what was once linoleum. 

They are barely audible over the din of my reality 

(the gun to his head).

Yes, I can hear the sniffles

but remember what I always taught you darling:

Always keep your promises.

People say parenthood blinds you--

Well it didn't get me.

I see my future in 20/20 and it's the gun to my head.

One day your voice will change and

your height will peak,

But just remember what I always told you darling: 

Never break your promises.

Someday you may have aisles to walk down and

Scrolls to accept and gowns to don.

Please remember that I promised 'til death,

and one day you might forgive me because 

I had to keep my word.

And one day you might just realize that

I was only until death parted us. 

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[Black Zodiac]

Death cannot part us. Hurt will heal.