Front Porch Promises

The lantern swung on a summer breeze, Casting shadows on the old oak trees You said you'd stay, come what may, But promises fade, like the light of day Front porch promises, whispered low, Under that lantern’s golden glow The wood remembers, though hearts forget, It holds the weight of what’s been said The creak of the boards, they knew the truth, Every step held the weight of our youth You said the stars would guide us through, But the sky went dark, and so did you I trace the rail, feel the grain, The echoes linger, soft as rain Front porch promises, whispered low, Under that lantern’s golden glow The wood remembers, though hearts forget, It holds the weight of what’s been said The years have passed, but it still holds tight, Every vow spoken that quiet night The cracks may show, but it don’t break, The porch keeps secrets for our sake