Beads of Hope

figmental escapes
lifting through the fog
of clouded mind

my eyes closed
momentarily
see you in the shadows
hands reaching out
towards me

I linger in the
breaking dawn
of brighter days
to escape the fury
of the storm
bearing down
around us

temporary shelter 
comes in your arms
allowing me to sigh
a breath of fresh air

my fears
fall in the shadows
against walls
then build
as sweat beads
on worried brows
while my fingers
stumble across beads
of this rosary
with lips pressed
against the cross
as i whisper prayers
for one and all
in hopes my voice is heard
and this fog lifts
with this storm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hicks Avatar
May 2, 2020 at 12:47 PM
A heavily atmospheric piece, that sees hope on the horizon despite all the gloom that surrounds us. May your faith in God guide you through these uncertain times.
Kauffman Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Good morning my friend. This is one of your best. I love your word play and the metaphor of faith. So many wonderful lines expressing the totality of each of us. I especially love your expression of hope in the third stanza. Thank you for sharing this poem with all of us. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.
Kauffman Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 3:07 PM
Yes they are my friend! Prayer is such a powerful weapon against this virus. And, isn't it wonderful, we need no training to use it! Prayers and blessing to you for good health and safety!
Adams Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 2:54 PM
wow Thank you Sam... glad you liked this one... my muse is silent more these days but the depths of her thoughts are deep when she does come out of hiding... hugs and blessings
Callus Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM
A beautiful metaphorical poem, depicting the troublesome times we are living in, Sandra. Fear not...you do your part, and He will see to the rest! ~ Congratulations on placing first in Brian's contest. ~ Hugs // paul
Adams Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 2:52 PM
Thank you so much Paul... they are indeed sad and fearful times... hugs and blessings!
Y. Avatar
April 5, 2020 at 3:09 PM
Hi Sandra, I agree with the message of your well written write. We must continue to hold on to “ beads of hope” We all should pray in these difficult times:-) Alexis
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:49 PM
Thank you so much Alexis... the power of prayer often works wonders... stay safe... hugs and blessings!
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April 5, 2020 at 2:24 PM
It is a very anxious brilliant poem that you penned my dear friend - we are being tested and with and by the grace of God, we will fight this evil snake, this thief that wanders unseen, we will fight the good fight with all of our might! Blessings and love dear Sandy - Jennifer.
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:48 PM
Thank you so much sweet friend... hopefully the fog lifts soon... hugs and blessings!
Gondolf Avatar
April 5, 2020 at 7:48 AM
I can feel the deep angst and anxiety in this verse, Sandy, the same emotions we are all feeling right now. It is our faith that will see us through this storm. Keep praying the rosary my friend. Stay safe. Hugs, John
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:45 PM
Thank you so much John... one can not help fear the invisible that is sweeping our world... stay safe... hugs and blessings
Mcintosh Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 4:23 PM
Prayers for one and all with this beautiful verse. I love it and you... God bless you always, dear friend. Love, Gina
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:44 PM
Thank you so much Regina... hugs and blessings... stay safe my friend!
Roper Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 2:16 AM
My fingers also stumble across beads of my rosary.. wonderful prayer.
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:44 PM
Thank you Eve... stay well... hugs
Goff Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 12:18 AM
Yes, Sandra, prayerful imagery artfully crafted with thoughts we all share!
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:43 PM
Thank you James :)
Allison Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 7:36 AM
a poem we can all relate to sandy lets hope the storm abates and the fog is lifted from our lives, keep clinging to the beads of hope:-) hugs Jan xx
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:43 PM
Thank you Jan... one can only hope the fog lifts soon... hugs
Horsman Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 2:11 AM
So profound,, one can feel your emotion as one reads this wonderful poetry..
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:42 PM
Thank you Harry... hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 9:28 PM
Great emotion and imagery. Hope this fog lifts soon!
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:42 PM
Thank you Kim...me as well... hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 7:41 PM
I am assuming the storm you are speaking of metaphorically is the virus. Beautifully expressed Sandra. Keep safe xxoo
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:42 PM
Thank you so much my friend... stay safe... hugs
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Amen...I stand with YOU
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Thank you my friend, stay safe... hugs
Hawkens Avatar
March 29, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Such a beautiful write Sandra. I love the wonderful sentiment. I hope that you are well and safe. JC Hawkens
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Thank you so much my friend... hugs
One Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 9:48 AM
I see fear in your poem... You express the angst in your own unique style... Never lose hope
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:40 PM
how can one not fear the invisible … hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
March 28, 2020 at 6:44 AM
Such a beautiful piece Sandy, so elegant words to hold our attention spellbound. Blessings and hugs, Gordon
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:40 PM
Thank you Gordon... hugs
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 8:30 PM
such a beautiful way you have of depicting this ,Sandy. Love the comparison of rosary beads to sweat beads on his brows.
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:39 PM
aww thanks Andrea :) hugs
Watt Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Hope is the life preserver we cling to in the tempest, prayer the sturdy rope that connects us to the boat. Thanks for sharing both dear Sandra, you have lifted my spirits today. Hugs
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Thank you so much John... hugs
Green Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Keep clinging to those beads of hope my friend, for without hope, we have nothing. This was beautiful Sandy
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Thank you Chris... hugs
Pandit Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 8:04 AM
Your voice will be heard my friend..and the fog will lift..you speak for all..beautiful sentiments, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:38 PM
I sure hope so my friend.... hugs
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March 27, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Flowing like a calm river your poem dearest, Sandra. So smooth and touching your words invites one to swim along! Excellently done ! Hugs xxx
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Thank you so much my friend... hugs and blessings XoXo
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