Happy Hope

Happy Hope

I see the shimmering sunshine,
Nor may I touch its rays,
Held hostage by the crushing cold
Behind winter’s windows to wait.

To soon be free to run and play,
To sing with new spring birds,
Spread weakened arms in artist’s clouds
And taste the hope of home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Trifiatis Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 5:08 AM
It is winter that makes spring so pleasant my friend, S.W. Liked it much!
Wanter Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Just discovered I hadn't thank you for your dear comment.
One Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Sun always comes through in the end.... nice poem...
Wanter Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Thank you! Please forgive my tardiness in appreciating you.
Michael Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Without the snow, lovely spring won't grow...Especially after this cold...the next season is going to be beautiful...Nice poem of hope...All sunshine to you Sunlite
Wanter Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 6:34 PM
Hope - what would we do without it. Thank you, Arturo.
Downing  Avatar
January 5, 2018 at 6:17 PM
Happy hope... I love it! A beautiful sunshine poem :)
Wanter Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 6:34 PM
Thank you so much for commenting.
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