Shattered Hope

What happens to a shattered hope?

Does it break into pieces
like a broken glass?

Or gather wings like a bird
And then fly away?

Does it burst like a deflated balloon
or shine brightly and beautifully,
like a full moon?

Maybe it just lost hope
like a helpless trapped animal?

Or does it fall dead?





An adaptation of Langston Hughes poem  ''Dream Deferred''
For the Copy-cat Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 1, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Modupe, congratulations in Joann's "copy cat contest" have yourself a great day.. ~LUV~PD
Kendrick Avatar
August 31, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Maybe it can be rejuvenated..Congrats on your creative win..Sara
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Joann's "Copy Cat" contest Modupe. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 9:08 AM
How wonderful is this? !!! Congratulations on a well deserved win, Modupe!!! Hooray for you!
Arowolo Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Beautiful and awesome write,Modupe.Nice adaptation...Congratulations on your super win...Well deserved..
Michelle Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Beautiful poem, I love the original but your adaptation or copy cat is amazing :) congrats on your big win! =juli-Michelle=
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Congratulations, the poem you emulated, Dream Deferred, is one of my very favorites!!
Guzzi Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Congrad's on your win, and such an interesting choice of poet too! Light & Love
Grisetti Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM
i love Langston Hughes, and this poem wass really great. Congratulations.
Stinson Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 2:32 PM
A beautiful adaptation of one of my favorite poems. Good write.
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