Shining Hope

Every morning the sun rises in the East As the cool air blows through me Feeling hopeful today will be the day Maybe this time the glow will stay I pursue the day like any other Bliss swelling my heart as my damaged soul heals Then I begin to wonder What if the sun disappears again today? What if the sun sets again in the West Leaving me lifeless in the bitter darkness Although it happens every day I always pray today it will stay These spiritless thoughts make me feel low I resemble a heavy anchor Rusting in the sea of despair Waiting to be moved in an infant glow The brilliant sun begins to set Leaves rustling all around As tears flood from my tortured eyes All delight turns to sorrow I look to the dark night and wonder why Suddenly I was distracted by the beauty The glistening moon smiling down on me Diamonds glittering and twinkling I have been so blinded by unnecessary misery Beauty of the night is as joyous as day Admiration and hilarity will fill me all the time Next time, I'll learn to open my intact heart