Juniper
It’s so very easy to say something
Without giving what you say any thought
In the beginning I was so trusting
But most promises mean diddly-squat
We always want to believe there’s good in others
Which is why we give them the benefit of the doubt
But perhaps only a mother’s word matters
Because so many promise something and then cop out
Whatever happened to “my word is my honour”
Doesn’t anyone ever remember what they say
It’s like water being thrown into a harbor
This leads to so much dishonour and decay
What I’d really like is for people to think carefully
Before the words come tumbling out of their mouth
If they don’t mean what they say truly
Then it’s inevitable for our relationship to go south
Promises that mean so little
Really reflect the people that they are
Can’t help feeling a bit bitter
When their words mean nada!
A good poem. Sad to say that there are many people like that now.