"I Promise You "

Weeping young lady heard what she never wanted to hear
That dreaded "D" word
.....days passed.....

Then a promise made to her.

Sweetie we really had to divorce
I know it's been a lot of years
It'll be better this way in time
Tear'd eyes both, they sit.....

I'm going to make you a promise .....
I'll never just settle
I'll wait for that right person to come along.

I'm making this promise to you because.

To just settle....
Tears you cried that day
Would have been in vain.


As I hurt your heart for no reason.


~Bentlee~
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Posted: Aug 2009
About this poem:
Dad's promise to his daughter.

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Comments (18)

QuietStormF
Very nice one Bentlee.. fathers and daughters... teddybear
HotrodLarrys
Sad But True, nice job, inner feelings, walk on into life, comfort thumbs up
Bentlee
Hi Q S hugs, that promise i made 9 years ago to her:)
QuietStormF
hug and if Iknow you .. you will keep it.. that's just the kind of man that you are.......teddybear
Bentlee
That promise won't be broken:) ur right there:)
Bentlee
Ty Larry for your comment, well said:)
amahlala
What a great promise....and what a lucky daughter!
Bentlee
I decided to write this today, to share in hopes that when you divorce an the kids get hurt. To just settle an get back into the same kind of relationship. Would have been better to stay married, rather than hurt their hearts for no reason!
teree
Bentle...this is the most touched poetry i've been read. bouquet
QuietStormF
Ahh Bentely.. you are so deep.. no wonder I luv ya.. oops did I just say that out loud? lol teddybear
QuietStormF
hmmm... least I could do it spell the handle right..... sorry the sleep thing again! teddybear
Bentlee
Ty teree. Happy you enjoyed:)
Bentlee
Lol Q S call me what you like :) yeah i believe you did say that out loud :) hmmm.
gypsyheart
A nice promise to keep Bentleehug
Bentlee
Ty Gypsy, i thought so as well:)
QuietStormF
Again amazing poem.. as I am reading over poetry I have not seen or not seen in awhile.. but love this one, as it shows your true character.. hug teddybear
Bentlee
lol hi Qs, a little walk down memory lane huh, ty for posting again on a very important to me write, wine hug
Bentlee
I wrote this to my daughter some time ago, from the heart it was. I wanted to bring this back to life as I have recently met a woman that has so very much to offer in my life and I in her's. Almost fourteen years later I believe my being patient has thanked me. She is wonderful and so full of life.

Please if you can get past your past the future beholds your presence. Time to get back to the simple things that make you smile. Cheers, Jon.
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