The start of obligations We cannot keep but make anyhow. Deathbed queries connecting the living to unreachable promises.
Moms extracting promises from kids: Look after your sister; complete college; Avoid my errors; as though promises stop possibilities from developing.
Promise me you'll be glad. means carry my guilt if you're not, Promise me you won't forget me Which means I am afraid of losing relevance.
Our anxieties are concealed as requests. holding others accountable our fears our open business. Lovers want assurances.
like insurance plans against sorrow promise me always, promise me faithfulness, promise me you will never vary. Impossible warranties we offer because declining is harsh.
But people evolve; situations change. Rarely does forever come about as intended.