Hopelessly Gone

Hopelessly Gone Hopelessly gone Blue skies in the horizon Sand on the shore Homes on the ocean Sandals at the door Hopelessly gone Keepsakes you were saving Baby pictures and clothes Decorations and momentums Ribbons and bows Hopelessly gone Trophies and tokens Rackets and balls Kitchens and bedrooms Doorways and halls Hopelessly gone Needlework unfinished ‘To do lists’ on refrigerator door Laundry to be folded Toys on the floor Hopelessly gone Neighbors and churches Futures as planned Ordinary days Normal living at hand ~~~ ~ Written for the victims of Japan's earthquake As they struggle to rebuild their lives. May God give them strength