Best Hoping Poems
I sit alone and I think of you, hoping you can hear me
If I close my eyes just before I sleep, I can see you more clearly
Even where I am now, where everything is dark
I can feel you here beside me, gently tugging at my heart!
Anxiously, I wait to hear a precious word or two
Something to let me know you feel me as much as I feel you
I take the blame and apologize for these nights I have denied you;
But this gives me time to love your mind before I lay beside you!
Let me take away your pain; wipe away your tears and guide you
Let’s make love by pen and paper before I meld with you
I hope my words don’t sound too strong but passion has no fear
Each breath I breathe like ecstasy that has built up during this year!
There is no cure for what I feel it’s just the pain that ails me
All prescription meds from the medical doctors have failed me;
And I know this is a lot to take in but I mean each word sincerely
This hungry letter sent with love and passion hoping you can feel me!
Note: Written for Audrey Carey's Sentimental Love Letters" Contest
Hoping that it might be you
Verse 1
I've got some troubles in my life...
I'll help with yours, will you, help with mine?
"Cause I need love like everyone...
Will you be here when the day is done?
(day is done)
Verse 2
Seems, like the whole worlds in a mess...
each day gets harder, I confess...
I need someone, to help me through...
I was hoping, that it might be you!
(might be you)
Bridge 1
Try to be.... the person that I need
I'll try to be...the person that you need
Verse 3
There, are some things, I just don't like...
when, somethings wrong, but they say it's right...
So... would you share my point of view?
Or... would it, just be...too much for you?
(too much for you)
Verse 4
I've lived, a full life, made for one...
I've seen a lot, and, I've had my fun...
but now, I'm ready for, a life for two
I hope you feel...the way I do!
(the way I do)
Bridge 1
Try to be.... the person that I need
I'll try to be...the person that you need
Bridge 2
Will you be here when the day is done?
Will you share with me the setting sun?
Will you be here when the day is done?
Will you share with me the setting sun?
Verse 5
What would you do, when I'm old and grey?
Would you leave me here, or would you stay?
I'll need someone to help me through...
I was hoping that, it might be you
(might be you)
Bridge 1
Try to be.... the person that I need
I'll try to be...the person that you need
Finale
I'll need someone to help me through...
I was hoping that it might be you
Yeah, I'll need someone to help me through...
I was, hoping that it might be you
(hoping that it might be you)
(hoping that it might be you)
(hoping that it might be you)
repeat and fade
John Derek Hamilton
January 15,2016
Hoping the flowers bloom
Sifting through my day,
withered masses of an old heart
searching in the wrong corner,
dreaming in muted grays on a white background,
wandering through the garden
of my every lost dream,
hoping the flowers bloom . . .
and I get to see them
Long hours only offer relief
when I look past the walls
formed around my smile so long ago,
they are now only a faded memory
flickering in and out,
losing clarity
Then out of nowhere comes a light,
so brilliant, beautiful, electrifying
I can only stare and wonder,
is this for me to keep,
or dare I say . . . to love?
Love, now that’s a laugh
Love only finds those who deserve it
and those signs have long since
pointed a different direction
But a voice speaks otherwise
a soft tone, a sweet noise I’ve not heard
or imagined . . .
When whispers of affection from her
fall upon my ears . . . my ears?
Like I am something, somebody, and it feels good
even if it is still hard to believe
And I feel tears forming, could this be happiness
I ask, when there before my misted eyes
The flowers are blooming . . .
and I can see them
Fretting
Over his lies
Trust not
Trusting
Never again
Now wise
Wisdom
Comes with life
I learned
Learning
To share my heart
Cautious
Caution
on longest days
yields peace
Peaceful
Flowing waters
Bring hope
Hopeful
Fretting no more
Heart's strong
Strength builds
Tower of faith
Rising
Sunrise
Brightens dark days
Light shines
Shining
My stride returns
With love
Loving
Not enabling
Trust earned
For Richard's Mussetle Train Contest, 12/1/14
When echoes of nocturnal ricochet over the nights,
Ebony and stardust fill my heart,
Erasing the sun’s gaze, inspiring the moon to blaze
With its tempting song, singing all night long –
I remember the dreams that bring rhythm to my feelings,
Tempt me to believe, even though I can’t quite see
The reality is… struggles and pains, difficulties
Gain impetus, waking the pines, the golden birch,
In hues of longing, they sigh, breathing hope
Through the moments, through the life, like an alibi
A knowing that this is the day when love is blowing
Through the skies, winds alive with insight –
Braving every distant thunder, even the lightening
Can’t survive the delight, the stirring of a sight far more alive,
Beautiful as the truth, amusing the night with its vision,
Focusing in on the secret treasure, the bold flames
Success in faded feelings, inspirations awakening the embrace
Of promises left to breathe…
This dream, in flavors of wonder and peace,
Melodies rich and brave, focused on feeling – gentling
Darkness, rousing the sensitivity of a light falling soft
On the heart… imagining the source of all hope,
The One who reminds my heart, my soul, each dream
Is alive like the seed He planted inside of me,
A seed who believes… and you see, He nourishes the seed
With grace, kindness, mercy – a inkling of what it means
To love without conditions, love with the conviction
That love is openhanded, like the dream who survives
The darkness of night, the struggle with fear, the reasons…
So many reasons to doubt, yet – the dream lives
And on and on we continue, dreaming like sleep can never keep us
From thinking of this reason for believing – just believe
And, in time, if the dream doesn’t fade, it will become a reality,
The makings of a history…
Dream on… believe, and never leave this dream in the dust,
Where it might fade into the shadows of the past
Dream on… believe, and hearts will soon be fulfilled!
This is a poem 'bout those moments when you've had enough
and it feel like you get no answer from above
I know you're not where you wanna be
what the future hold you cannot see
It is all about hoping and believing
that soon you'll be living what you were once only dreaming
I know what you go through is frustrating as well
and those crazy days you feel locked in a cell
The anger, frustration, the "whatever I'm done"...
and you think you will never shout "oh yes I won"
Wanting to give up "who cares anyway?"
"Nothing was great bout this day" you say
but never my dear stop hoping and believing
that soon you'll be living what you were once only dreaming
You're strong and you will live your dream
even though impossible now it seem
Wait on God's time, He will give you the best
'cause God and I know you deserve nothing less
Smile be positive and always be you
tell yourself "with all negative I'm through"
And NEVER EVER stop hoping and believing
that soon you'll be living what you were once only dreaming
Ahead of us lies the unknown
The flatline horizon betrays
The beating heart of the ocean
Each beat causing a swell
Each swell causing us to sway
Out in the open, enclosed in the womb
Umbilically linked to our mother
Daily we reminisce of the island we left behind
The families that will live without us
The paths we will never walk again
We try to keep our thoughts on new paths
On stepping in the footprints of our ancestors
But darkness falls and fear reigns over us
Shrouding hope in a veil of obscurity
Will we fall into non-existence
Will we wish our existence to end
Damnable transient emotions
Ever dispelling our confidence
In the gloom hangs a twinkle of hope
Our hearts mirrored by the sky
Opening and showing us the way
A timeless voyage into our island universe
Wishing, Hoping, Praying
I wish so badly that I was dead
Found in a tree hung under head
The tender kiss felt from a rope
Its for this end that I do hope
To end the pain felt day to day
Its for my death that I do pray
So I am wishing, hoping and praying
That from a tree ill soon be swaying
Its not the fear of being dead
Its living life that I do dread
Its living in this hell on earth
To the day I die back to my birth
And all the days in between
Make this life seem so obscene
So when the day does finally come
And to my wish I do succumb
Ill look and find a hopeful tree
Then ill pray on bended knee
Ill climb the tree a limb up high
And to my neck the rope apply
Look around give one last sigh
And when I drop begin to cry
By Mr. E. Jones
Hoping in vain
We all live today,
hoping for tomorrow
then it disappears
I drift away,
illusions dearly held
but they're vanity
Chorus
Hoping in vain
Everyone is hoping in vain
Hoping in vain
Everyone is hoping in vain
Empty words,
swirling in the strong winds
of a hurricane
All I see,
crashes all around
none able to explain
Chorus
Hoping in vain
Everyone is hoping in vain
Hoping in vain
Everyone is hoping in vain
It's no use,
hope is an illusion
that you cannot see
Days all done,
time slips through your fingers
that's reality.
Chorus
repeat
fade
John Derek Hamilton
September 03,2016
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A halo of amber, the clouds to ignite
Still in the heavens this cold winter day
Rose petal whispers, a scent wafts in flight
Meandering softly to take me away
Dreaming horizons in quiet repose
Morning awakens, sweet cantaloupe lace
Azure reminders in Chantilly bows
Warm the encounter, this sunrise embrace
Daylight now blooming, it’s daffodil shine
Lingers my thoughts of this heavenly view
Knowing this dawn that I see can be mine
Hoping this moment will bring me to you
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Hoping constellations
This warm evening lingers
along weeping fence lines
of tear drop persuasion
laced in glistening spider webs
and I am missing you
Staring up at a melancholy sky,
counting hours on the face of the moon
while minute hand comets
slowly float by in orbiting arcs
getting nowhere fast
I see shadows reach beyond
pecan grove silhouettes
to far away borders
of palm leaf pathways
and white sand whispers,
And I know this is
where my heart longs to be
as I walk towards the brightest star
hoping constellations
will guide me to you
Good night Soupers
Tired as a dog from his day at the office
Dad plopped down on the couch at home
stretched his arms and sighed a deep sigh --
Just looking at him, you were tired to the bone
Five-year-old Sollie came over to snuggle, but
Dad turned on the tube and pulled out the paper
Paid no attention to his precious son's whimpers
Told him, "I'm busy now, son; I'm in no mood for your capers."
Little Sollie went away to his room and he cried
Couldn't understand Dad's bad mood --- Why? Why? Why?
So he returned to the couch, his tears still undried
And this is what he said; I swear it's no lie:
"Dad I know you're in a bad mood
But I got news for you that's good --
Here's something I know you're just wishin' and hopin'
Look outside Dad: it's not dark yet. The park is still open!"
October 30, 2019
2 to 12 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Beth Evans
Standing here looking upwards
hoping and waiting on Rose
what's happened I wonder to myself
it's snowing heavy my feet feel froze
I don't have her mobile number
never thought when asking her for date
was looking forward to this night
not expecting to be here this late
This Rose was for a lovely Rose
one I hoped to become my flower
but looks as if my chance has gone
now deep inside I feel real sour
How long must I wait looking up?
waiting for Rose never to bloom
I really need a heat of something warm
get hot chocolate to lift my doom
Sitting sipping my drink in cafe
thinking of what might have been
there sitting in the corner is guess who!
yes it's Rose my eyes is seeing
I was waiting for you I said
she replied I've been waiting for you
at opposite ends of the street
sometimes in life we miss the cue
So at least we meet up eventually
Rose and I arranged to date again
exchange mobile numbers just in case!
such complex characters women and men!
Keep Hoping
Keeping time from going
From all those worries
That have been and gone
Keeping me company for a long time
Hearing the tide come and go
Weighed down by my father
Hoping for the arms of mother
But it gets to me sooner rather than later
Looking back to those years
No escape from all that has been
But I’ll keep holding on to hope
Keep holding, keep holding, keep holding on,
Keeping my tears at bay
As nothing here has grown or changed
Wasted all those emotions and tears
And nothing has changed for good
It seems as nothing ever could
But I’ll keep holding on to hope
Keep holding, keep holding, keep holding on,
That’s all I have to hold on to
It will get better, so I will keep hoping
26-5-19
Song Used
Holding back the Years
By Simply Red
When I was young
I used to dream
Of a Valentine's message
In the school magazine.
Every year I lived in hope
But did i ever get one?
Nope :(
Declarations of love
For the pretty girls,
But none for Miss Freckle
With the mad ginger curls.
I didn't like the way I looked,
I didn't like my height.
I tried to hide myself away
I tried to dim my light.
But love can change the way you think,
The way you see yourself.
No more sitting in the corner,
No more left upon the shelf.
Love will make you stand up tall,
Look the world straight in the eye.
You can take on all life's challenges
With that person by your side.
So here's to all young dreamers
Who received no cards today
Don't worry, it will happen,
And I love you, anyway.
February 14th 2020