Living In Hope

Desperation creeps stealthily, into a disillusioned mind Unanswered questions paralyzes, leaving one frozen in time Tsunami waves of grief pound away, at the sad and troubled heart Sorrow uniting with pain wrestling, pinning down hope from the start. But, A glimmer of hope shines bright, conquering sorrow and grief Like a lighthouse, a beacon in the dark, to distant sailors relief A faint response to a distressing SOS, in a time of stormy seas God answers our great questions, responding to fervent pleas Truth dissipates the haze of lies, that leave one dazed and confused Shining through the fog of deception, we see hope, if we so choose Drawing closer to the light of God's love, that we see in the distance Hope rises anew, conquers doubt, sorrow then relinquishes resistance. When we perceive of God's great love, it gives us hope and direction Living with hope is an anchor sure, to our mental faculties, a protection Hope now renewed, leads to faith, finally joy can appear on your face The countenance shines, living in hope, grief now having been replaced. John Derek Hamilton November 28,2015