A Promise Kept

When a promise is made
And that promise is kept,
The result is a feeling
That’s hard to accept.

It’s surprise and delight
Mixed with pleasure and glee,
For a casual promise
Is no guarantee.

I am touched and I’m honored
That someone would send
Something promised to me
(By a not-yet-met friend!).

There are times in our lives
When a promise fulfilled
Is so plain unexpected,
It just leaves you thrilled.