promises made to be broken?
passion’s romantic love turns cold
marriage vows end in divorce
friendships sometimes betrayed
how good is your word?
gossip gives slight exaggeration
everyone tells little white lies
who can be trusted?
God’s promises have always
proven faithful and true.
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What a blessing to hear my grand daughter, Anna, spontaneously sing the classic hymn, “Standing on the Promises” while playing at my house…of course, I joined in!
Linked to dVerse poets’ quadrilles prompt hosted by Lillian.
Can’t account for the unusual format…thanks to WordPress 🙂
a poem in my pocket 
Jan 19, 2025 @ 15:52:12
Yes, unlike us, God always keeps His promises! Thanks for linking my poem 🙂
Oct 30, 2024 @ 21:24:23
Love your ending verses – so true!
Oct 31, 2024 @ 18:35:10
Thank you, Grace!
Oct 30, 2024 @ 14:56:54
We do fail a lot… and believing in God is also believing in man which feels so strange to me.
Oct 31, 2024 @ 18:36:44
Men are fallible, God is not…that’s comforting to me.
Oct 30, 2024 @ 10:52:14
Powerful statement of faith…..and of the frailities of humans.
Oct 30, 2024 @ 15:00:52
Thanks, Lillian, for the “promise” prompt and also for your comments 🙂
Oct 30, 2024 @ 08:27:40
Good reminder that God is faithful and true.
Oct 30, 2024 @ 07:54:22
Lynn, I love how you explore trust and letdown so honestly here, then bring it back around to a grounding, steady note—feels like a reminder to hold on to something solid.
~David
Oct 31, 2024 @ 18:37:57
yes, a secure place to stand…thanks for reading 🙂
Oct 29, 2024 @ 21:44:10
I love when my kids sing along to “God music” as they call it.🥰
Oct 31, 2024 @ 19:25:35
Yes ❤