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Know Hope

A whispered word in the silence of dread A deep, dark tunnel with Light up ahead ... A bright ray of sunshine in storm filled skies ... A promised return when saying goodbye ... A kind smile on the face of sincere friends ... Forgiveness from one you deeply offend ... A newborns sweet cry after death sneaks by ... And failure that leads to just one more try. Hope is a lifeline that we all must seek ... When fears are real and bodies are weak. Hope gives us that fervent life breathing spark ... To the dying embers of our cold hearts. An unearned love after meeting hatred ... Kindness given, when so much was taken ... Feeling worthy despite of who we are ... Salvation found by following a star. Hope Is healing and hope gives us great strength ... To keep trying no matter what they think. Hope is a mighty power all its own ... So when we have it, we must make it known.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/16/2024 10:00:00 PM

What a well deserved win, Crystol. A most inspirational gem. Congrats.

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/17/2024 2:58:00 AM

My fav verse: "Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence, the roaring lion Declared the grave has no claim on me"

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/17/2024 2:56:00 AM

Oh wow thank you! Praise the Lord! There is a song by Phil Wickem called My Living Hope... it is so beautiful and uplifting! Check it out! <3 Lyrics:" How great the chasm that lay between us How high the mountain I could not climb In desperation, I turned to heaven And spoke your name into the night..."

Christopher Grieves

Date: 5/31/2024 1:29:00 AM

I do like these lines: "Hope gives us that life breathing spark To the dying embers of our cold hearts" - that summarises the hope that can light a darkened soul. Very nice work, Crystol C :)

Crystol Woods
Date: 5/31/2024 8:54:00 AM

Hi there! Ty for visiting! And I appreciate your feedback so much. Xo

David Crandall

Date: 4/28/2024 8:39:00 PM

Crystol, beautiful poem with so many great, relatable examples of things that pick you up when you're on the floor -

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/29/2024 2:33:00 AM

Tysm David! My personal "These are a few of my favorite things" right?tehe But seriously, I believe poetry is an expression of hope in so many ways.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/17/2024 1:53:00 PM

Great penning Crystol , so uplifting and inspiring piece of writing with nice rhyme and flow too. Blessings from Scotland,Gordon

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/18/2024 1:01:00 AM

Tysm Gordon! I'll return the favor and visit you soon! My best to you in Scotland, Crystol

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 4/17/2024 12:11:00 PM

Indeed awesome write enjoyed reading your poem here many blessings

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/18/2024 1:03:00 AM

I appreciate it more than you know... I'll catch you on the flip side soon! Xo, Crystol

Tom Woody

Date: 4/15/2024 5:15:00 AM

Hope has mighty powers all its own... So true. Thank you for this one

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/17/2024 6:36:00 AM

Thank YOU! The encouragement on this site has renewed my hope.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/14/2024 6:53:00 PM

Hope is ' a ray of sunshine in storm filled skies. ' I completely agree. Your thoughts are beautiful and inspiring, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, Crystol. :) Hugs, Brandy

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/17/2024 6:37:00 AM

That's so kind, thank you Brandy!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/15/2024 5:14:00 AM