Hope
By SP
You’re attractive from afar,
Even with the distance of a star.
Mixed emotions when I think of you
Because I wonder where you are.
Anxiety and Depression,
Had me second guessin’,
But Big Homie told me,
“Time will answer questions”
With that New Perspective
I turnt my losses into lessons
and the resiliency in me
had me humble under pressure!
Shout out to Free Minds
Because they books help me cope.
The last one was inspiring
it cleansed my soul like some soap.
It was named after you,
and I thought that was dope
it was written by Obama…
The Audacity of “Hope”
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As I’ve heard before, time heals everything. In this case, time gives you the opportunity to think about your losses and turn them into lessons.
This poem is powerful and inspiring! It beautifully captures the struggle, resilience, and hope in overcoming challenges. Your words reflect strength and wisdom, turning pain into motivation. Great work!
I think this poem is very inspiring as it teaches people never to give up on hope as it will always be better. I also like the rhyming at the end of this sentence.
This is a great and very personal poem! I really like the shot outs you have given to Free Minds and The Audacity of Hope as well because it shows the power of words and literature. I think that the metaphor of turning losses into lessons is very deep and something that is connectable to everyone. Great Poem!
The engaging rhyme scheme and fun dialogue had me hooked from beginning to end!
This poem skillfully weaves together personal struggles and triumphs with the overarching theme of hope. The imagery of hope as something distant yet attractive, like a star, sets the tone of longing and uncertainty, while the speaker grapples with anxiety and depression. The line “Big Homie told me, ‘Time will answer questions’” introduces a voice of wisdom, reminding the speaker that patience and resilience are key. The shift to a “New Perspective” highlights the speaker’s growth, turning losses into lessons and finding strength in adversity. The mention of Free Minds and the impact of books adds depth, illustrating how literature can serve as a source of healing and empowerment. The reference to Obama’s The Audacity of Hope beautifully ties everything together, reinforcing the idea that hope, though sometimes elusive, is a powerful force that sustains and inspires. This poem is a moving reflection on finding strength in vulnerability and the enduring power of hope.
This is a great poem. Hope is such an interesting, painful emotion at times. You were able to put into words the struggles that many people have surrounding hope. It is nice to have, but can be disappointing.
The poem speaks to the power of hope, guidance, and self-reflection in overcoming anxiety and depression. The shoutout to Free Minds and Obama’s The Audacity of Hope highlights how words can cleanse and heal the soul.
Such a beautiful poem, and super sweet and romantic. The rhyming is very well written and a nice creative touch.
This is very meaningful and moving, thank you for sharing this