It has been around forever.
It often finds a way inside.
Confine and cage the clever.
Make a person’s path divide.
However, dread slithers in…
And hope is strong and swift.
Forever hidden deep within;
To set our aching fears adrift.
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We need hope as much as air, I think, in this old world. So well said.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry.
DeleteLove this image of hope (which I am now picturing as a hummingbird...)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chrissa.
DeleteOne can hope that their cleverness will let them out.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks, Magaly.
DeleteLovely that no matter how life tries to divide each of us and fill us with fear, the inner space carries hope. I imagine hope wins.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan.
DeleteThank you, Vicki, I needed some hope this Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim.
DeleteAh, hope being strong and swift -- the best kind of hope indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteI really need that hope... it's sunshine through the prison window.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brudberg.
DeleteWhat a wonderful "Thought" to set flight our way.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Thank you, ZQ
DeleteYes, when we have lost everything, there is still hope...most of the time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful write!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annell.
DeleteHope is certainly a stronghold. Happy Sunday Vicki. Thanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday
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Thank you, Gillena.
Deletethe perfect adverbs for hope; strong an swift. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vivian.
DeleteLove the construct you have used in this piece - pinning your wonderful words from your title.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendy.
DeleteHope is the strongest thing you can give someone. Well done
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reminder
ReplyDeleteThank you, KB.
DeleteNicely encapsulated.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary.
DeleteBeautifully written ❤
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sanaa.
DeleteI love the idea that if dread managed to slither in, it also made a place for hope to enter as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rommy.
DeleteI like that you affirm the power of hope. It gives us energy to go on - especially in today's world.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Myrna.
DeleteA wonderful description and ode to hope Vicki. I love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carrie.
DeleteWe all need to feel that hope. Thanks, Vicki!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara.
DeleteHope has been scarce of late, especially for our planet. I love your words of optimism.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah.
DeleteHope is strong and swift - strong words..
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteLife is easier if we have it. Loved the idea . . :)
ReplyDeleteHaving Hope brings forth Faith. A tale of never giving up. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Regina.
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