Secret Promise

Secret Promise

I whispered to the earth

I whispered to the trees

I felt them both within my palms

As I knelt on my knees 

I asked for their forgiveness

I told them I had tried

I watered them with teardrops...

As I hung my head and cried

I wondered if they'd heard me?

I wondered if they knew?

I wanted them to cradle me...

Like mothers like to do

I heard a silent answer

That was spoken in the breeze

I raised my head and thanked them

Then I got up from my knees

I brushed myself of sorrow

And before I turned to go

I left them with a promise

Just for them and me to know