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!NietzscheThe lies we tell,stories we sellto keep this love alive.Truth betrayswhat we sayin order to survive.What emotions shedare easily misreadwhen blind eyes open.How we pretendtime spentkeeps 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.