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Hope is the Candle

September 8, 2013
By StarSophia GOLD, Wauwatosa, WI, Wisconsin
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StarSophia GOLD, Wauwatosa, WI, Wisconsin
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&ldquo;But it&#039;s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it&#039;ll shine the clearer.&quot; ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers<br /> <br /> &quot;For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&quot; ~ Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.&rdquo; ~ Corrie Ten Boom

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Hope is a flame in the distance;
Hope is a light where it’s dark.
Hope is believing good will prevail
Even when you’ve missed the mark.
Hope will remain
When all else is lost;
Hope is the sign of day.
Hope is the candle,
Burning on,
Lighting the hidden way.
Hope never fails
Unless you give up.
Hope never leaves
Unless you lose trust.
Hope always triumphs
If you stay true.
Hope always loves
If you’ll let it change you.
Hope will remain
When all else is lost;
Hope is the sign of day.
Hope is the candle,
Burning on,
Lighting the hidden way.

© Ashley D., Philadelphia, PA

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Inspired by Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings.
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StarSophia GOLD said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 9:36 pm
StarSophia GOLD, Wauwatosa, WI, Wisconsin
18 articles 0 photos 22 comments

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&ldquo;But it&#039;s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it&#039;ll shine the clearer.&quot; ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers<br /> <br /> &quot;For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&quot; ~ Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.&rdquo; ~ Corrie Ten Boom

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Thanks for the feedback!  It's definitely a work in progress, and I agree about the rhythm/stanzas idea.  :)
AnInkling SILVER said...
on Oct. 10 2013 at 10:27 am
AnInkling SILVER, Castle Rock, Colorado
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&ldquo;This is your life. Is it everything you dreamed that it would be, when the world was younger and you had everything to lose?&rdquo; Switchfoot<br /> &ldquo;Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?&rdquo; Galatians 4:16

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I really like your poem! Hope is very special to me, and I have actually written an poem on it, too! However, I would say that some of your rhythm is a little bit off. Also it might be nice if you divided the poem into stanzas.