Believe

If we want to do better,
We must hope for something better,
Believe in something that is better.

I still find it hard to believe,
That there are people who are afraid to believe
Who have no reason to believe

For some the best present in the world is a reason to hope,
But before we wrap that present full of hope,
We must make sure it is not fake hope.

If the hope is real,
We will see real zeal,
Which is a big deal.

For some to believe,
There is a need to see, to believe,
A smile will then tell you how much they believe.

That smile should be reward enough, 
For doing something tough,
And showing you are made of the right stuff.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:27 PM
A good message. Hopefully many will heed it.
Smith Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 8:04 PM
Thanks Richard. If felt I got this piece right. Take away hope and you take away the will to live. Is all well with you and any family you have. Best regards David in NZ
Matt Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 2:01 AM
Very good advice! I am a poor believer in anything I confess... Good writing ~ Matt
Smith Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 4:09 AM
Thank you so much for taking time to read. Writing and reading poetry like yours on poetry soup keeps me sane and hopeful. Regards David in NZ
Proxenos Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 2:09 AM
Your poem gives hope and light and emphasizes how we can beat anything - a powerful write - well penned David. Hugs, jennifer.
Smith Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 8:07 PM
Thanks for the confidence booster. Regards David in NZ
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