Never Lose Hope

Hope is the light at the end of the tunnel
A glimmer of something outside of pain
Hope is the thread you hang on to
So life would not be in vain

Hope is a hand keeping your head above water
Someone saying a kind word
Hope is breaking through the silence
Like the gentle song of a bird

Hope is the five-dollar bill in your jeans
That made it through the wash
Hope is you’re going to make it by any means
Your dreams will not be squashed

Hope is optimism in the face of adversity
Don’t let them ever get you down
Hope is always gentle and kind
A big hug to wipe away that frown

Hope is wishes to be granted
A talk back from the ledge of despair
Hope is the kindness of the invisible
Who always send up a prayer

Hope is a good wish from a stranger
Someone unaware your heart aches
Hope is a basket of food left at your door
Or perhaps a homemade cake

Hope is sometimes all we have
When times make it hard to cope
Life can take more that it will give
But in the end, there is always hope


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Sarah is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight and has prompted us with
repetition.  She asked us to choose from her selection and use
them repeatedly throughout the poem.

I chose "Hope"

I have reworked a poem I wrote about hope four years ago as
it was perfect for this challenge.  I hope you like it.