Empty promises, we have all heard these and they do cause us grief. I am not sure if I would want someone like this to love me. Well done.

Ingrid,

this is so deep.

Words, just superficial, not meant from the heart.

I can feel the pain of realisation of being mis-led.

((hugs)) xx

Excellent tanka Ingrid, such emotion and meaning was portrayed, I loved the wording you used, it held the reader's attention. A breathtaking write, that was so deep and toke the reader into what you were saying and feeling. 5/5 from me!

Keep writing, always and forever.....

God Bless You!

~MaryAnne

Tsk Tsk... another form.. what did I tell you? hhahaa, just teasing. But really, expand your writing and try new things not just forms. A well written Tanka however, syllable count spot on, not much more I can say really

5/5 Temps (Beyond a Poets Mind)

I noticed you returned to the empty concept of "forever". Very deep thoughts in so few words.

Very deep indedd and beutifully penned.
An enjoyable read.
Paul...

Roses snatched from trembling hands
...along with our "forever"

I like this part very much. I can picture a tree
branch shaking as a flower is plucked &
forever is forever taken away..excellent
write!