Hope

Hope

Hiking through the dark, watchful woods all night
Looking for any star that’s bright
Not a single living soul in sight
Only creepy, crawly critters in the shadows to my left and right
Imagine my plight
Eyes wide open, intently praying with all my might
And to my great delight
In spite
Of my overwhelming fright
Finally saw a faint streak of light
Up ahead – peeking in – a welcoming daylight!


05-23-2014

Contest:     A poem you have not entered in a contest #5
Sponsor:    Poet Destroyer A 
Placement:  9th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 11, 2015 at 3:59 PM
Love this whimsical rhyming small journey I traveled...thrilling uncertain night into the day.
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December 12, 2015 at 8:14 PM
Hi Toni, I really appreciate your lovely compliments! Thank you so very much, my friend! Pandita
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November 1, 2014 at 10:54 AM
hope always shines such a light excellent pen very beautifully painted deep piece
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November 1, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Hi Liam, I am so glad that you like this piece and enjoyed it. Many thanks for visiting. Best wishes.
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October 21, 2014 at 1:04 PM
Nicely penned. Thank you for sharing.
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October 21, 2014 at 8:17 PM
Maritza, I am so glad that you like this piece and enjoyed it. Many thanks for visiting. Best wishes. Pandita
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September 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Nicely done, great write.....
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September 21, 2014 at 1:11 PM
Hi Jim, thank you very much for selecting my poem to read and thank you for your kind compliments. Pandita
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July 29, 2014 at 12:49 PM
hope..... nice one, HOPE ., HOW BEAUTIFULL
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July 29, 2014 at 3:26 PM
Many thanks, dear Patrick for your wonderful compliments which made my day!!!
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July 9, 2014 at 1:01 AM
I love this poem. The imagery is amazing. Kika.
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July 9, 2014 at 1:10 AM
Kika, I am so glad that you like this piece and enjoyed it. Many thanks for visiting. Best wishes.
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May 25, 2014 at 9:16 AM
thank you for the comment on my comment..PD
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May 24, 2014 at 6:48 AM
Great write Pandita ! Congrats on a merited win !
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May 24, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Thank you, Dr. Upma. I appreciate the encouragement and I am also inspired by your great writes!
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May 24, 2014 at 12:59 AM
Congrats on your win..hugs Verlena
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May 24, 2014 at 7:26 PM
Verlena, thank you so much for your kind comments! Hugs to you too!
Lindley Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Congrats on the win my friend!
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May 23, 2014 at 10:14 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Robert! Really appreciate your kindness!
A   Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 10:26 AM
PANDITA, Congratulations, . I hope you don't mind your placement in my contest. Out of past experience, I know many don't like when I don't have a first or second placement. However, this is my judgment, and it only feels right, to place each poem, in the order I would have, as if there had been a first or second placement. Believe me, I'm not taking from you or your winning poem. Hugs, and enjoy my blog, "Conundrum" if you'd like. Have yourself a sweet day. ...always Linda
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May 23, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Thank you so very much, Linda. I am so delighted and encouraged by placing in your contest. Hugs to you too!!!
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May 16, 2014 at 4:45 AM
Good write Pandita nice use of alliteration nearly out of the woods. Andy
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May 16, 2014 at 9:14 PM
Robert, thank you so very much!
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May 14, 2014 at 8:23 AM
- A very good poem, Pandita - never lose hope :)) - glad that I chose to read this today - thank you - Have a beautiful day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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May 14, 2014 at 8:53 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you so much for for lovely comments. I really appreciate the, my friend. Love to you!!!!!!!!!
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May 14, 2014 at 5:29 AM
hopeful poem indeed good that there is light.. :) few words but speaks of volumes.. :)c, great write, olive eloisa
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May 14, 2014 at 8:12 AM
Thank you so much for your comments, Olive Eloisa!
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May 13, 2014 at 6:20 PM
That would be scary indeed..I hope just a metaphor for something else..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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May 13, 2014 at 8:36 PM
Hi Sara, thank you very much for selecting my poem to read and thank you for your kind comment.
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May 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Beautiful imagery - I can see it all so vividly. thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments today, Pandita. Lainie
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May 13, 2014 at 8:35 PM
Hi Lainie, thank you so very much and let's visit often!
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May 13, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Nice 1
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May 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anthony!
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May 13, 2014 at 7:39 AM
Hi Pandita, Life certainly has moments of fright, filled with "creepy, crawly critters." Your poem astutely notes that prayer and hope will help us survive these dark moments by finding the light. Awesome! Best wishes, Carolyn
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May 13, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Hi Carolyn, I so appreciate your kind comments! Thank you!
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May 13, 2014 at 6:33 AM
Beautiful imagery and poem! thank you for sharing with us! A new look on a new day. Great write!! ~Heather
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May 13, 2014 at 6:37 AM
Heather many thanks for the compliment!
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May 13, 2014 at 2:42 AM
Pandita a good image...David
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May 13, 2014 at 6:36 AM
Thank youvery much, David!
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May 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM
This speaks volumes in both emotion and literary... I like it... PR
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May 12, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Pernell, thank you so very much. I appreciate this!
Rams Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 11:10 AM
OUT OF THE DARKNESS AND INTO THE LIGHT THIS POEM IS SHEER DELIGHT
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May 12, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Many thanks, Louis. I appreciate your kind comments.
Virden Avatar
May 12, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Very beautiful, first hunting trip? Great write!
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May 12, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Sarai, thank you, thank you! This was recalling a midnight hike!
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May 11, 2014 at 9:17 PM
Excitement and elation... Nicely done Pandita. Verlena
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May 11, 2014 at 9:22 PM
Verlena, many thanks for the encouragement.
Lindley Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 8:34 PM
Very nice play on words.... A trip from darkness into daylight and nothing about it was at all trite.. Bravo...
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May 11, 2014 at 9:12 PM
Thank you so much for your compliment. I really appreciate it,
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