The Promise

The promise of friendship awaits

Those who remain true to themselves

It may not be soon

But a promise, nonetheless

The promise of secrecy will be kept

For you are beyond this lifetime

It may not be easy

But a promise, nonetheless

The promise of winter will prosper

In a land far away, happily ever after

It may not be tomorrow

But a promise, nonetheless

The promise of happiness will be wished

For you, for me, for him just the same

It may be painful

But a promise, nonetheless

Let me hold on to the promises

Of friendship and forever secrets

Of winters and happily ever afters

From you to me and me to you

Forever and always, a promise