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Hope Prevails

a smile so forced contrived your eyes have lost their spark i hardly recognize your face as the contortions betray the pain for so long now you’ve tried to dispel the toll on your body hard to bear as exhaustion drains the life out of you the color flushed quelling how fears grow we strive to do our best to stay forever hopeful Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CENSORED~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Posted on June 1, 2019

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/3/2019 10:39:00 PM

The heartache of this is real and I still feel it 30 years later. Wonderful poem and my heart goes out to you

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/4/2019 1:03:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and heartfelt comment, Timothy.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/3/2019 6:52:00 PM

Have seen this look on younger people, too who don't love life or live in a negative space. Hope that makes sense. My Mom was Ill for years but never looked hopeless. As for me, I was hopeful with her no matter what.., Panagiota

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/3/2019 8:05:00 PM

It is so difficult to see someone living in pain. What a relief when there is an effective pain management plan or better yet when the pain finally goes away.

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/2/2019 8:30:00 AM

A wonderful exposure of a word Line, Aloha William

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/3/2019 8:01:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and comment, William. Much appreciated.