Holding On

dealing with imbalance
between harm and harmony
in a loaded circumstance
all hope seems so phony
      comfort is infamous
      for never lasting long
      calm is notorious
      for always feeling wrong
in the presence of high tension
when all begins to quake
overflowing with apprehension
even faith begins to shake
       but beneath massive pressure
       faced with killer calamity
       I still keep praying to endure
       even if only due to destiny
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 2, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Hope at times does seem phony but hope is what keeps us going in the face of these desperate and painful times. Chin up my friend. Sending positive thoughts your way.
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