Vows

In this life.

There are vows we make.

Some we keep--

Some we break.



To love and cherish

'Til death do you part,

Someone usually ends up

With a broken heart.



Some vow to be honest,

Straight forward and true--

Then turn right around

And lie to you.



New recruits in the military

Vow to serve and defend--

While some in upper ranks

Only pretend.



Government officials--

Both federal and state,

Are dishonest and lazy,

And have their own Watergates.



Vow to be Christ-like

In all that you do,

If you fall, get up--

God doesn't give up on you.



When you vow or promise,

Keep your word--

Even if it would be easier

To follow the herd.



To some vows mean nothing--

To to others the world,

A vow by our forefathers,

Keeps our flag unfurled.