Hope
By FM sister AN
I hope I grow up one day
I hope I live to see 90+
I hope the anger in me goes away
I hope I don’t just give up
I hope I’ll have a family soon
I hope someone claims me as their own
I hope I’ll still see the sun and moon
Each day is a blessing and I won’t give up
I hope I can right my wrongs
I hope I can start over new
I want to be a better person
And not a simple fool
I hope prison changes me for the better
I don’t want to be institutionalized
I hope this keeps me from stealing
And telling stupid lies
Now I’m free!
I can finally make things right
No more hoping
It’s time to live my life
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I think Hope is one of the most important things to hold on to when things aren’t going as planned. I think your poem really highlights that the the things in which make this life great. I hope you are well and that you are truly living your life as you imagined.
I love the theme of hope and optimism in this poem. Great writing!
FM,
Your poem is very insprining, and I loved the repetition that you used throughout your poem as well. When reading this poem I get the feeling that you are very optimistic and ready for a new start. Keep up with the writing and the positive thoughts and good things will come.