This poem will bring such joy to reader's eyes, and it is little gems like these that really brighten up the people in today's world.

"Faith keeps me alive-"

This first statement struck me, it was said so strongly and profoundly. I feel the same way also, and find it one thing that has me seriously where I am as of right now.

"for it is engraved in my veins,
flowing into this heart of mine."

I liked this simple yet thoughtful lines, they seemed to flow so poetically, almost like a song to me. The idea of this is very calming and extremelely inspiring that such people are affected by the virtue of faith.

"Worries filtered, dissipating,
no restrictive stones of doubt."

Wonderful wording here that had me stop and think for a second, great job so far!

"Platelets clot pessimism,
as optimism breaks through
the permeable membrane
concealing my heart,
feelings revealed from within."

First off, the first line threw me off (in a shocking but good way) as I did not expect "platelets" and the rest. That was uniquely put and had me understanding now so clearly.

"permeable membrane" is what I remember from my biology class this year, we had to define what permeable meant. Great use of knowledge from your school life into poetry!

"Therapeutic words twirl
coated in intimacy
securing my soul.
Protective and supportive
fibers constructed of love...
embrace me."

This was stunning and strangely had me in a dream-like state. Not exactly thinking about anything else but your words filling the air. This was well-said and a new way that sparked my attention immediately.

"Hope will forever live on."

A powerful last line is really all I can say, it was not cliche or too simple but one of those short lines that you read in books, that leave an impression on you. You don't have to have a long and descriptive line to do that. You have showed this to us beautifully.

5/5 from me, this, to me, was like receiving a little hug from a friend (you)!

Thanks for that and God bless you!

Happy Thanksgiving..

~MaryAnne

Jeez MaryAnne beat me lol. I liked this one hun. It's nice too see you write these lovely pieces again. I've missed that about your poems. This was very insightful and left me with a smile on my face. Love the title and how you used it at the end. A great way to end a wonderful piece. Keep writing sweetie :) Nik

Nice to see you writing about hope. As I was reading this, I thought back to some months ago and the style of your work. You have grown so much in these and style has really improved for the better. Well done.

Temps
I love the love and hope in your words. It always feels so good when we have days like this when things are going our way.
Excellent job!
Love Cindy

Your definitely the type of writer by which "less is more" applies! Good job limiting your poems to the necessary words and excluding all the space-fillers that so many writers on this site try to cheat their way into recognition with. It's tiresome, while your style is refreshing. I might be biased because I adore free verse and grammatical correctness ;)
Anyway...
Hope is the dove that croons at the light of morning after a long, terrible storm. Hope is a saviour that can feed the spirit through the most detrimental conditions. Great write! - Like a little treat for my soul.

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I really enjoyed my read. I like the optistmis spin you used at the end. Very well done, 5/5, kel.

I loved reading this,... and the feeling it gave Just awesome Temps! You are very talented. This is a winner, that is getting my vote..! :) Lol.

The second verse is especially fine. Well done!

//Platelets clot pessimism,
as optimism breaks through
the permeable membrane
concealing my heart,
feelings revealed from within.//

very beautifully penned... the mention is platelets and membrane displays the emotions flowing inside even more effectively... very powerful lines :)

//Protective and supportive
fibers constructed of love...
embrace me.//

another set of brilliant lines...

awesome write :)

This is the kind of poem that someone saves and reads everyday. at least that's what id do, lol.

"Faith keeps me alive"
that is veryy true, not a lot of people realize that faith is what has us still living.

very inspiring, beautiful write.