Broken Promises - Pie Crust Intact

If you need a friend, don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end, I'll always be there.
But when you're in doubt, and when you're in danger,
Take a look all around, and I'll be there.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise you, I promise you I will.

"The Promise" - When in Rome


Promises are like pie crust. I'm not sure, but I think that's a French saying. At least, it's a song on one of Carla Bruni's albums. Though Carla is an Italian born former supermodel, she is the current 1st lady of France. Besides, the lyrics look French, what with all the je' words everywhere. I wonder what it means, this pie crust thing? Difficult to make and breaks easily? Tempting to pick apart and eat when you're not supposed to? Probably not the latter. I really like Carla Bruni. It's nice to see a true free spirit. I love that she seems, from my angle, at least, completely unapologetic for her indiscretions. So what if she was the Yoko Ono of the Rolling Stones (was that really Mick's baby or is the jury still out on that one?). Who cares if a painting of her naked sold for 60 times what was predicted? I see her as so refreshing in a day and age where we get to see celebrities pretend to be unapologetic, until the cash flow subsides. Then, there are more apologies hurling through the universe than you can shake a stick at....or a piece of pie crust.

Promises have always bothered me. Why do we make them? Moreover, why do we promise the most ridiculous, uncontrollable things? "I promise I'll always be there for you?" Oh, yeah? What if I get hit by a bus tomorrow. "I promise this won't hurt a bit." Please!!!! Whatever. "I promise to love you forever." So what if it's from afar or if you're sick of me already. "I promise,Chynna, just give me your bracelet and I will wear it for you until you're back in the recovery room - this surgery is going to be a breeze." Why can't we just say - "Hey. I do promise that I'll always have the best of intentions. I promise that, if I do hurt you, I'll at least try to help you pick up the pieces again. I promise not to make horrible, ridiculous promises anymore. I promise that I'm glad we're right here...right now. I promise that no matter what happens - you were it for me, baby girl, and I'll never ever forget you." Now, help me eat this pie crust before it breaks.