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What is Hope Really?

To reflect the light of hope, we need to understand what hope really is. Hope is very hard to describe in just one sentence, so I have created three poems to give deeper meaning to this amazing word.

Hope

Helps you find light when you are lost in darkness
Open up your heart and share it with those around you
Possibilities are endless and promises are made of a better tomorrow Enter a world of kindness and pride and give light to a new world

Hope is something good

Hope is something good
We share this hope to enlighten others
To achieve greatness

Reflecting the Light of Hope

Hope is a feeling
Something that is found in you
It can be healing
To make yourself feel new

It will make you feel at ease
Whenever you find yourself stuck
Take care of these
This is not like any kind of luck

Hope is something to take care of
A time of anticipation
It is kind of like love
And not like temptation

Reflecting the Light of Hope brings joy
Makes them gain trust
Because in hope, God brings happiness to every girl and boy
Use it when it seems just

Hope is a feeling
That brings love everywhere
Take hope and use it to give everyone meaning

Written by Lucas Chang, age 14

5 responses to “What is Hope Really?”

  1. Sandy D Avatar
    Sandy D

    Lucas, thank you so much for your reflections on hope. They are beautiful and a reminder that hope and love do go together.

  2. Lynnandted66 Avatar
    Lynnandted66

    Bravo, Lucas! Your words have such meaning. They are a gift to all upon reading them. Thank you.

  3. Susan Ceely Philips Avatar
    Susan Ceely Philips

    Lucas, I especially like the line “Hope is something to take care of”. The idea of nurturing Hope with care is a valuable reminder that Hope needs us as a partner for Her to do Ger job.

  4. Patrice Donnell Avatar
    Patrice Donnell

    Beautifully written, Lucas. You truly have the heart and mind of a poet.

  5. colorfulmindfully582d020b1c Avatar
    colorfulmindfully582d020b1c

    You are talented, Lucas.

    … Nicole

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