Esperance

ESPERANCE Where there’s life there’s hope As vital signs may be detected And presents a chance to cope However we may be affected Yet can any of us really see it Whether obscured in fantasy Or clearly stated in Papal fiat A different kind of hypocrisy When good prospects emerge And all are confirmed as real Unspent emotions start to surge A tidal wave that one can feel Hope remains the final portal For those of us who are mortal