Life Is Never Without Hope

My Boys
how am I going to tell you 
    what I am thinking 
  unless I use words
      here I come.

You my sons will be loved
 more than words could say
     it`s the story of a 
         mother's love
 her joy and determinations.

Even in the darkness 
    there is a light
You are the light in my 
    dark dark world 
        without you
    life is a dessert.

I was needed and I needed them
           when I helped
I felt part of the family again
        I told them
there are hands we can reach
           and hearts
    to keep us warm.

I heard them screaming last night
       I saw them crying 
       but I knew how
    to make them smile
            I knew 
how to make them feel better.

Together let us pick up 
   all the broken pieces
as I got older I had to learn
    that sometimes
the road to joy can be
          indirect.

But the greatest gift 
I became like a lion
who knows his own 
      strength 
nobody will destroy 
    us anymore.

I will beg from tomorrow 
        and steal
every minute I can get
  to make you see
       strength
as you are my world.

Take everything I have
   and I will prepare 
you for the great game
    of life ahead of us.

The circle of love is not broken
     it expands wherever
           we go next
and you are coming with me
  as the world is to small
       for us here.

We will keep each other safe
for there is always imperfections
         everywhere.

A journey concluded and begun
with a new house filled with lots
       of love in there.
It tells of promises fulfilled.

Our past will be laid to rest 
as our future will be more
           secure.
Everything that happened before
    goes out the window.
Things end how they should    
     we made it at last.

             Terry.
          11 June 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/8/2020 3:41:00 AM
I thought this was a very nice piece of poetry and that I would like to have many more pieces like this... i appreciate, keep sharing & writing.. :)
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Date: 9/20/2019 8:19:00 AM
I see you are living in San Francisco. That is a city I still want to see one day. Your above piece hasa modern scriptural feel to it. I quite enjoyed reading it.
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Therese Bacha
Date: 9/26/2020 10:40:00 AM
Hi Richard please if you can remove my Telephone numbers I don't want to leave it for anybody to see it. Thanks
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Therese Bacha
Date: 9/25/2020 2:49:00 AM
Richard please let me know whenever you can make it to SF I would love to invite you for dinner. Here is my phone number 415 525 0930. I hope our world will go back to normal. I have been absent for a long time. I hope to come back soon. Terry xoxo
Date: 11/29/2018 5:50:00 PM
reading what you replied to me down here. so sorry you are not with the boyfriend. Maybe one day?? It's very nice you get to be by your son and his partner . thanks for your comment to me. I hope YOU are doing good, old friend. It's been one of my most horrible years this year, but there have been bright spots scattered through it. May 2019 bring happiness to us both.
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Date: 9/25/2020 2:53:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I have been away for a long time. My mood is closed due to my health, nothing serious, but old age is taking over my whole body. But I will be back. I pray you are much better and accepting to live with this unfortunate misshap. Take care my darling friend. Terry xoxo
Date: 11/26/2018 10:54:00 AM
Heartfelt words coming from a mother's heart. Lovely. love phyl
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Date: 10/31/2018 1:29:00 PM
- A touching poem with loving words from a mother, Terry - I love these two lines: "Together let us pick up     all the broken pieces "... together we can all do it - I wish you all the best ... be strong :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/5/2018 2:43:00 AM
Hi Ann, thank you so much for remembering me to pass and review my poem, leaving such a heartfelt review. Hope yo are great. Terry,
Date: 10/30/2018 10:06:00 PM
I read your note to me. Tell me in Soup mail if you can , when will you see your boyfriend? THanksgiving time? sorry I am needing to get upstairs now.
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Date: 10/31/2018 12:33:00 AM
I answered you my darling. I pray for you always. You are a fighter, and God will never let you down. Love u Terry xoxo
Date: 10/29/2018 8:09:00 AM
There is hope, warmth, love and beauty into your words Therese! A woman blossoming into the blessings and wonders of being a mother! A great pleasure to read your work of art and heart! Remain in the light of Beauty! Warmest wishes. Be blessed always.
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Date: 10/29/2018 5:41:00 PM
Hi Besma, thank you for your beautiful review, I am so happy to be here between my friends writers, sharing is what will cure me, and allow me to be happy next to my children. I moved from Montreal 2 years ago and I am living in San Francisco and LA California.Love Terry
Date: 10/29/2018 7:22:00 AM
Hello Terry!! I really enjoyed reading your latest prose poem here. There is, and can never be, a substitute for a "Mother's Love" of her children. A very moving and inspirational poem for sure. Most Excellent!! Cheers and Best Wishes Always, Gary
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Date: 10/31/2018 9:55:00 AM
Hello Terry, I'm very pleased to hear that "writing" is helping you. I understand completely. Sadness does affect many us at one time or another in each of our respective lives. At least now, you are next to your children, which is grand to hear. Be Happy and Stay Happy!! My Best Wishes Too!! Cheers, Gary
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Date: 10/29/2018 5:37:00 PM
Hi Gary, I am so happy to be here between my friends writers, sharing is what will cure me, and allow me to be happy next to my children. I moved from Montreal 2 years ago and I am living in San Francisco and LA California. I have passed through some sad days, writing is helping me. Love Terry xoxo
Date: 10/28/2018 11:19:00 AM
i recall your great love for your sons. Did you move to Canada back away from your son . I think the one in California? i sure hope things are going well for you, Terry
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Date: 10/28/2018 4:46:00 PM
Hi Andrea, nice to see u here, yes i moved definitely 2 years ago to San Francisco, he gave me the studio in his building,and he and his partner live on the 3rd floor. They are amazing Andrea, i just miss my boyfriend of 46 years, as i lived with him in Canada, he still works and has family he cannot live here. He comes on his vacation. Love u Hope u are feeling great. Terry xoxo
Date: 10/28/2018 11:17:00 AM
first, dearie, let me tell you about soupmail. You need to learn how to see it. Just go to the left column at the side of this page and see soupmail and then click on it. this takes you to your box. I hope you see my email. I have had a very unsteady month but am feeling a bit relieved about things now. let me read your poem now
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Date: 10/28/2018 9:59:00 AM
I almost moved to the USA 27 years ago. I now live in western Canada and love it here.
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Date: 10/29/2018 5:32:00 PM
Hello Richard, I am so happy to be here between my friends writers, sharing is what will cure me, and allow me to be happy next to my children. Love Terry
Date: 10/28/2018 7:06:00 AM
This poem is exactly what we all want to say to our children. This part touched me a lot: "Even in the darkness there is a light You are the light in my dark dark world without you life is a dessert." but all the rest did also, so I am FAVing it. Welcome to the U.S. You are among friends, Therese.
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Date: 10/29/2018 5:16:00 PM
HI Caren, i am so happy to get in touch with you, first time I think, as i have been away since 2 years almost. I need all my friends to help me, as I am back after many sad reasons since i left, writing and having reviews from friends is what will make me very happy. Thank you so much Love Terry xoxo
Date: 10/27/2018 1:45:00 PM
Your poem a hymn of mother's love that should inspire every mother in the world! Wonderful to see you posting my dearest, Therese! God bless you!
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Therese Bacha
Date: 10/27/2018 2:17:00 PM
I missed being with genuine friends. I am so happy to read that you got over some problems. Hope your health is great. Love Terry xoxo
Date: 10/24/2018 11:12:00 AM
You are all good. Keep the poems coming!!
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Therese Bacha
Date: 10/29/2018 5:13:00 PM
Hi Duke, yes i will be sending more poems very soon. Have a great day. Love Terry xoxo
Date: 10/24/2018 8:01:00 AM
Thanks for visiting again. I responded to your comments. Have a wonderful week.
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Date: 10/22/2018 9:20:00 AM
A powerful expression of the formidable force of a mother's love.
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Therese Bacha
Date: 10/26/2018 10:58:00 AM
Thank you Richard for passing by, i hope you are doing good with Canada’s climate, and changes in general. Yes, there is nothing stronger than a mothers love to her children. I left Canada and now in SF US next to my boys. Blessing Terry xoxo
Date: 10/12/2018 12:25:00 PM
A mother's love is the greatest testament to God's unconditional love. What a heart warming piece, dear. I can feel the strength of your feelings for those whom you hold dear. Sons and daughters are blessings from God. Thank you for your visit to my poem. I have responded. I hope that we can get better acquainted. Hugs
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Date: 10/26/2018 10:54:00 AM
Hi Eileen, Your picture is adorable, and as usual we share communicating through our poetry. Hope you are doing great, i miss Beirut so much, now i am living in SF the US next to one of my sons, as now I am 81 i need to be next to them. Thank you and definitely we will share our todays, through writing. I forgot how we do that on this website. Please tel me how. Love Terry xoxo
Date: 10/4/2018 12:46:00 AM
your poem has made understandable life is never without hope .If we go through your poem it is easier to find. salutations
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Therese Bacha
Date: 10/26/2018 10:46:00 AM
I do say its nice to be back. It has been nearly 2 years being away, but i am back and so happy that u read my poem. Without Hope we cannot survive. Thank you again, see u soon. Terry xoxo
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