Generic

Everytime I hear the words 
'I promise' I cringe 
with lack of belief 
that it is even meant 
so why bother to 
raise the hopes 
that this time you can be true 
Everyday I still wait 
by my door hoping 
to see a shadow cross the lawn 
heralding your arrival 
and justifying my belief 
that maybe you do care afterall 
and my love is not wasted 
Everywhere I see memories 
of where you once sat 
or stood or laughed or stumbled 
when you felt I was important enough 
to bask in your presence 
and not just someone 
to mildly tolerate

Bother, but why?