Mendacious Promises

You promised me loving whispers
Instead you curse and yell
You promised me the heavens
Instead you give me hell

You promised me true happiness
Instead you give me grief
You promised me you wouldn't lie
Instead it's disbelief

You promised me a safety blanket
Instead you give me fear
You promised me a thousand smiles
Instead you give me tears

You promised me devoted love
Instead you yearn a lover
You promised me to stay so true
Instead you found another

You promised me a guiding light
Instead it all turned black
You promised me your heart forever
Today... I give it back