Promises Poem by Herbert Nehrlich

Promises

Rating: 4.9


You whispered softly,
beguilingly
into my ear.
Such silent music,
such promises.

Today I know.
And why you would
not speak
in normal,
unhushed tones.
It simply was
because
they would have heard.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rich Hanson 19 January 2005

Three short, succint poems today. I enjoyed them all, but this one was my favorite of the trio.

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Allan James Saywell 19 January 2005

You old fox, the oldest trick in the book, give them a promise and have them whisper it so there is no witness, brilliant i will put that in my book try it at a later date Warm regards allan

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Sandra Osborne 19 January 2005

Amazing. Short and excellent with the message clear. A lovely piece. Thanks H.

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