I whisper the same reassurances to you, gifted
to me by one(s) who I once thought
would love me for longer than I
could ever count. Softly whispered
in your ear, layed before you
is the greatest gift I could try
and give, and a promise to myself
that I will not fail as he did, I
will be different and not fail as
they did, I will not follow the leader(s)
down the egg-shell fine trail of
broken promises. I will not let myself
let you down.