Vows Vs. Oaths

In order to have that degree of control over the future, man must first learn to distinguish between what happens by accident and what by design . . . and before he can do this, man himself will really have to become reliable, regular, necessary, even in his own self-image, so that he, as someone making a promise is, is answerable for his own future!

Nietzsche

The lies we tell,

stories we sell

to keep this love alive.

Truth betrays

what we say

in order to survive.

What emotions shed

are easily misread

when blind eyes open.

How we pretend

time spent

keeps souls unbroken.

If I really love you,

as I say I do,

goodbye should be said.

But, no - I'll cajole,

make you a fool,

anchor you here instead.