promises that were never mine

Holding onto promises that were never mine I find myself continually wanting
Full retribution can never be paid to a new generation
Yet the curses of oppression can be claimed in full with interest if so desired
Holding onto promises that were never mine I find myself misguided losing focus
Purpose and intent seem trivial when the reassurance of tomorrow is lost
Finding oneself not knowing if any promise can be claimed as their own
Holding onto promises that were never mine I find myself creating a god within me
Rather than letting the God within me fulfill His promise through me
A wish is not a promise
Neither is desire destiny

( Deferred hope originates from a place of claiming a promise never yours. In pursuit of this stolen promise.. we forget to pursue that which we already have. )