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Date written: 10/30/2022

Hope's Message

Hello, my friend. It's me, hope,
       From the earth's dizzying height, 
       I gazed longingly into the abyss 
     And saw you lying in despair's ruins. 
                 Your spirit is broken. 
              Allegiance sworn to faith, 
          A soft fabric now worn ragged. 
                 I know you're fearful 
     And plagued with paralyzing feelings 
               Of gloom and anguish. 
          I heard that desperate voice 
                      Within you 
                  Crying out to me 
 From a stygian, all-consuming darkness. 
   You're lost in a heaping rubble below, 
                 But I still see you,  
          For you, I've written a note 
         The wind beneath my wings 
                 Shall drift to you. 
                 With my message, 
               I aim to pull you out 
      From the undertow of desolation, 
                 To ease your mind
   As things aren't as bad as they seem. 
        Bathe in my scintillating light! 
                    I promise you, 
         The veil of darkness shall lift. 
            Now that I've found you, 
             I will never forsake you. 
                   Have patience. 
                 Have faith in me 
             And I'll give you wings 
               To fly, to float along 
                      In the sky 
                       With me.
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Peck Avatar
November 3, 2022 at 8:57 AM
Such a beautiful, heartfelt poem, Edward! My favorite lines: "...have faith in me and I'll give you wings..." We do need to hope even in our darkest hour. Congratulations on First Place!
George Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:54 PM
"I promise you, The veil of darkness shall lift." Beautiful message of hope and reassurance! This is the greatest help one can offer to those sunken in gloom and despair. The poem is so beautiful in its compostion and content. Congratulations Edward for your topmost first place win.....
Ibeh Avatar
November 3, 2022 at 5:14 AM
Thank you very much, Valsa:-)
Sands Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Congratulations for your beautiful top win :)
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Thank you very much indeed, Heidi:-)
Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 8:20 AM
- A very beautiful poem, Edward - Congratulations :)
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise:-)
Miller Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Superb Edward, congratulations.
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Thank you very much, Terry:-)
Capitano Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 2:04 AM
Very uplifting write, Edward, congrats on your win.
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Thank you so much, Phil:-)
Agustin Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 1:02 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, delighting and delightful from the start till the end. God bless you.
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Thank you so much, Beata:-)
Messina Avatar
November 1, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Edward, I just love this piece, and message of hope. Great write my friend. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest. Charlie
Ibeh Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback and my placement, Charles:-) Most obliged.
Pandit Avatar
October 30, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Uplifting, inspiring, endearing message you convey, Edward. A promise of light amid darkness. Best to you.
Ibeh Avatar
October 30, 2022 at 12:44 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay:-)
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