Promises

It seemed to have so much
It seemed to be something real
It seemed to me I was falling
And I could really feel.
The promise was a gift
From now into tomorrow
It was a hint of joy
That became my sorrow.
I should have left my walls
They stood to keep me safe
I should have checked their strength
Instead of being brave.
But I started to think I wanted
To jump with both my feet
I imagined that it was right
My optimism can't be beat.
It seemed to me you see
A promise of a feeling
A tangible one for sure
Instead it left me reeling.
You broke my wall
I hate so much that you did
But I wanted it too
And so I never hid.
Well now my feet are broken
As they landed on the floor
Of the promise of a future
That just strolled out the door.
But see, I think you're great
Even now as I feel the tears
I hope you find the love
That will alleviate your fears.
So take the unspoken promise
Of anticipating what comes now
take it with my blessing
And just be open and allow.
You want something real
And you want it close to you
I hope that you get it all
And the promise is seen through.
I'll just pick my heart up
And pop it back inside
And then I'll build my walls again
So the better I can hide.