Beyond Despair

Yes, there is always hope, but sometimes it is not easy to find. I can't imagine the despair that the people who have been touched by either hurricane, flooding, tornadoes or maybe even all three here lately must be feeling but there is still hope for them in some form. Thanks for sharing this timely one with us. Sara K

How are you Sally we seem to have got lost for a while, but I've missed you and your lovely poetry and this Diamante is no exception. Well penned Sally and really creative.. Blessings Jennifer.

We must look for the hope!

Hi Sally, I'm viewing this as a transition from D.T. to K.H. and smiling internally. Hopefully, you are good and feeling hopeful despite the trials life presents. I am thinking of you and hoping you are well. Your poems touch my heart, and I hope you do know that! Many Tys.

This is a nice mirror poem, where there's a first half, a middle line, and a second half. The second half is opposite of the first half, mirroring it. The middle line is where the change occurs. Mark Lathrop is the inventor of this form.

this ends well, life is a fight, i never forget well written

Wonderful poem, Sally's "Beyond Despair" revolves around the contrast between the weight of despair and the uplifting power of hope.

I enjoyed reading this wonderful  Diamante write.  Have Blessed day writing away..........

A fav

A shining inspirational diamante poem you've lovingly shared to us my dearest poet friend Sally. I love it a lot. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs

You ave expressed so much in few words!

Dear Sally, I always loved the diamanté style and you have mastered the approach showing a range of emotions. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

You still have the emotions of poetic endeavors in you alive and well. So nice to read your poetry once again dear Sally

Life is full of ups and downs. Excellent transition from despair to hope. Brilliant poem.

Sometimes very difficult to see through the gloom. I recall 40 years of (almost total gloom), everyday an awake nightmare. Your lovely poem imparts, brave strength and faithful endurance. A blessing. Thank you for sharing such light.

Dear sally, so good to see you post today, i hope you are doing well, this is a beautiful diamente so well written and delivered! I love how youv used the antonyms despair and hope, fits and flows well in this! Sending you light today and always