Promise Of The World Poem by Casey Jarrell

My tears fall as I smile
while my joy hides in my heart.
Somewhere inside of me
lies a promise of the world.

Even though I am alone now,
what will my life bring to me?
Like the gentle touch of your hand,
all our worries fade away.

My memories of you
will forever be in me.
You are the gentle breeze that embraces me.

We leave hand in hand
in the middle of the day.
While the sun shines through the trees, our promise never ends.

Even though I am alone now,
tomorrow is limitless.
You have taught me the kindness that lights up the dark.

My memories of you will live forever more.
You're the birds flying high in the sky,
and the flower in our home.