Hope

Lighter than freedom on feathery ferns

Dancing on tiptoes in bright balmy breezes,

Higher than hilltops on heavenly highways,

Her mountains, her valleys

Both filled with delight.

 

Bid me go forward,

Offer me comfort,

Fill me with confidence

Else I should stumble.

Lift up the veil,

Place a kiss on my forehead

Making me blush…

Keeping me humble.

 

Younger than springtime,

Older than winter,

Longer than always and

Sweeter than wine,

Hope floods my heart with

The laughter of sunshine

Leaving all doubt,

Every sorrow behind.