Hope

by Michael D Nalley   Oct 22, 2006


Hope is the anchor that holds us steadfast
Resting from the turbulence of our past
With faith we cross the stormy ocean
The tempest stirs the heart's emotion

Hope is a theological virtue. Grace is a gift.
Love causes our heavenly spirits to lift
From those earthly burdens so demanding
To that peace beyond our understanding

Hope is the opposition to despair
To dispel doubts that the Light is still there
Desire the goodness of God with belief
It is a worthy course bound for relief

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  • 18 years ago

    by LadyPearl

    Wonderful job. Your poems are always so perfect; they make me speechless. Sometimes I think I shouldn't comment cause there isn't anything wrong. Keep It up, I'll rate your other poems.

  • 18 years ago

    by xxEvilAngelxx

    Wow. I wish i could write like that. With so much truth and perfect flow and imagery! Incredible poem! Wonderful word selection!!!

    xxEvilAngelxx

  • 18 years ago

    by Simple Sensation

    I have to say i loved the words you used through this poem. The poem is very meaningful, and because of these two reasons i have to say i love it! Great job! Thanksfor your comment and on my poem. This is a Very good peom! Keep it up! xx

  • 18 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    I wrote this poem for a contest originally, but you have inspired me to do a trilogy Bret

  • 18 years ago

    by Bret Higgins

    I would maybe switch the second and last stanzas as I feel the first is the strongest and would leave more finite feeling at the end.

    To the peace beyond our understanding

    I would change this to a peace or that peace just for a slightly more abstract and comfortable feel.

    OK, technicalities done!

    Hey Michael, it's been a long time since I've been here... like I dusted off a book I forgot I enjoyed this much.

    This poem to me is universal. Not so much about your personal background, but more a commentary on how hope is reflected within faith in general. I like how that feels and how it can be interpreted from more than one point of view.

    I'm wondering, having not perused your newer poems if this is one of a linked trilogy. Would faith be next?

    Pleasant days, my friend,

    Bret

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