Hope

When life seems so tempest tossed,
And all seems so hopelessly lost,
Claw back up that slippery slope!
Just remember that there is always hope!

When things never seem to go right,
And you feel you've lost your guiding light,
And in the darkest of times you trip and grope.
Just remember that there is always hope!

When in the throes of trials and stress,
And in times of dire hoplessness,
'Twill be much easier for you to cope,
Remembering that there is always hope!

When upon receipt of dreadful news,
You can dwell upon it if you choose.
It will do no good just to sit and mope.
Just remember that there is always hope!

When life has not been kind to you,
And you are feeling asea and blue,
Clinging fearfully at the end of the rope,
Just remember that there is always hope!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful First placement! Blessings xxoo
Hinshaw Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 4:47 PM
I cherish your comments, Connie. I hope all goes well with you - Bob H
Romaine Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Dear Robert, congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem of hope. Be Blessed, Neva
Hinshaw Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 4:46 PM
Thank you, Neva. I appreciate your taking time to comment on the win - best to you! Bob H
Y. Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 6:44 AM
Hi Robert, You have penned a positive write on hope. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. I hope your New Year is going well thus far. Have a nice day-Alexis
Hinshaw Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 6:47 AM
Thank you, Alexis - I cherish your comments. Best to you this New Year! - Bob H
Chutani Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 1:35 AM
Congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan
Hinshaw Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Thank you, Mohan, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H
Rutherford Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Exquisite uplifting poem,poetic solace is the way I see it Robert . Anne
Collins Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I shall put this up on the fridge.
Kendrick Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Enjoyed reading ..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Brown Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Cyndi's "Great Soup Release" contest Bob. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Bob, congrats on your win..exellent..David
Sweetheart Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 7:48 AM
congrats Bob on a grand first place wi for this superior write on hope luv.. we are all great and spoke to Constance last night..she is feeling good.. glad u and Vera are OK too.. happy weekend .. luv
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Congrats being on the list for all the number one poems, Most inspirational!
Larison Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 5:56 AM
Wow what an inspirational poem and so wonderfully written. Congrats on the win! Best wishes here too! laurel
Mac Donald Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Ah, this is one that should be shared with many, Robert!! Wonderfully inspiring thought happening here!! Best wishes, love, Mikki
Song Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Inspiration at its finest, Bob...This is quite appropriate for a newspaper that will reach many folks...Nice encouraging piece! gwendolen
Sweetheart Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM
superb is all I can say Bob.. we all need hope to keep pressing forward.. hope u accomplish this wonderful idea to spread hope to all.. and best wishes luv.. we re all great.. rescued a new pet from animal shelter at seashore yesterday.. Golden Gift we called her.. a retriever .. she is so precious.. luv..how is cat?
Kendrick Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Enjoyed your faith based work this morn..Reads like a winner for the contest..Thanks for stopping by..I don't know what Vera is going through but from seeing some who have gone through that I know that treatment for cancer is very taxing on the body..I am saddened to learn of your brother's illness..Sara
Bauer Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 5:34 AM
hey bob! i was so happy to read your poem this morning - very uplifting! it must be great to see your work in the local paper. good luck in the contest!
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 9:24 PM
HOw nice you have appeared often in that creative corner, Robert. I am sure they much appreciative your home spun tales and humor.
Henderson Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Inspiring entry Sir. I feel blessed just to have read it myself. As always I salute you Sir! Peace and blessings.
Gorelick Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Im sure they will publish this as well...great rhymes as usual. Hope all is well...BG
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