When the darkness of gloom sweeps around <br />A ray of hope penetrates ‘em, marking dawn. <br />As sorrow knits a strangling web over all <br />Hope alone keeps us moving on… <br />. <br />It keeps us alive, even if we feel dead, <br />Depressed and broken, since nothing’s right. <br />Amidst all losses and anguish terrible <br />Hope gives the courage that makes our fight. <br /> <br />For a mind that sinks in misery <br />And dwells in agony, being dumbstruck <br />At the cruel, heartless fate and world <br />Hope heralds an awaiting luck. <br /> <br />Hope is a flickering flame in dark, <br />Which survives wind and lights up the land. <br />While falling helpless to unseen depths, <br />Hope is the hold that gets into hand. <br /> <br />When the grim, fierce clouds refuse to leave, <br />A rainbow spreads- sky’s hopeful smile. <br />For her earnest search has made her see, <br />A silver lining, bright in style. <br /> <br />An encouraging force from within ourselves, <br />It’s the inner fire that gives us strength. <br />The refuge that saves from getting lost, <br />Hope’s the comfort that hugs at length. <br /> <br />Life isn’t all hard, somewhere there’s a reward, <br />So trust your hope and march past the rest. <br />Go where it guides, and act as it says, <br />Hope for the best; your hope will give you the best.<br /><br />Maria Rose Dominic<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hope-482/
