Promise

“i promise”

the word is the biggest lie

you made so many promises

but failed in keeping even one;

promises are worse than lies

you give expectations for something

that you are not sure you can give

didn’t you broke?

I am asking

i can’t take the silence ,

Don’t remain silent,

my nerves have got senseless

i can see through your lies

but why am i ignoring them?

Because i like what you said to me, the lies.

I cared sharply for you

and this is what you put back

broken promises or lies?

what’s my fault?

I am questing

Tearing and choking;

I allowed myself break into pieces and fall,

Forever, to me, is a vacant promise you formed,

to me, forever is something you can never do.

Written by : Nayanika Pal

Artwork: Sayani Karmakar.

Date : 10th January, 2021.

Poetry on Art