The Story of Hope {poetry}

Tell me the story of hope

and dreams

and tomorrows

that start with the bright sunrise.

Tell me the story of hope

and love

and feeling together,

even when our hearts are so far apart.

Tell me the story of hope

and mercy 

and the courage

to face every day with a smile.

Tell me the story of hope

and the wait 

in between

with the ache of expectation.

Mostly just tell me of hope

and its reason,

and patience produces

something far beyond imagination.

Just keep telling me of hope

till it's as natural as breathing,

and let my heart hope,

Even when smothered underneath 

this constant sorrow

and this long winter

because hope knows spring comes.

Hope knows.

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I hope all of you are doing well! There's a lot going on here. Lots of Christmas preparations (Can you believe Christmas is in only two weeks?!) and getting ready for some family to come. It feels busy, and I'm just trying to stay on top of the waves (hence the reason the blog was quiet for two weeks. Good grief, I never seem to be able to keep to good schedules/systems/habits). How's your Christmas celebrations coming? Are you finished with your shopping? I am, mostly. Thanks to Amazon. I have my whole bedroom, but somehow all my gifts end up on the end of my bed?? What's your favorite Christmas traditions?