The days are shorter and nights still longer <br />Before they are gone, prove yourself stronger <br />Otherwise you will be aloof, lonely and stranger <br />considered as untrustworthy and in danger <br /> <br />Promises made in despair don’t hold ground <br />Work not appreciation and no applause found <br />Selfish motive can’t remain hidden for a long <br />One must asses and never try to go wrong <br /> <br />Simple piece of paper becomes legal tender <br />When it bears” promise to pay” words render <br />It is the faith and promise made by lender, <br />Signatory should honour and not by receiver <br /> <br />Hopes rise high when promises are made <br />Rain makes it possible when you dig with spade <br />It is not the trend but promises thrive the trade <br />Fulfillment earns you name along with grade <br /> <br />Promises are not made just in the air <br />When failed to keep, may split your hair <br />Prestige is at stake and stands beyond repair <br />No one will trust when you are in despair <br /> <br />It carries its meaning even in real <br />Wounds may be deep but words may heal <br />It is just trust that may be lost <br />Everything to loose with fame at huge cost <br /> <br />We always stick to our words <br />Pledges made on the name of lords <br />It is promise that you have to keep <br />No use if you repent and weep <br /> <br />It may be miles long to walk <br />It is not easy to sail with simple talk <br />You must fulfill before you go to sleep <br />Even though path may be difficult and steep <br /> <br />It is lovely to remain in lime light <br />Success may be yours without offering fight <br />You may come out victorious amidst situation tight <br />If you choose to stand firm and right<br /><br />hasmukh amathalal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/promises-to-keep-2/
