Monday, November 21, 2016

What I Know



All that is uncertain beneath our feet,
all that we assume is bedrock—
an unshakeable foundation—
is really hope,
nebulous, alluring, beguiling hope.

Hope that somewhere in all the wrong
there is right,
in all that is terrifying
there is a moment of peace,
that the possibility of beauty
lies in every eye that beholds.

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8 comments:


  1. You're in good company Pauline -

    "Hope is the thing with feathers
    that perches in the soul...." ED

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  2. Always nice to read your soothing words

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  3. Hope can be a good basis for solid action.

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  4. Thanks for this.
    XO
    WWW

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  5. I am indeed, Molly. Thanks :)

    OOTP - thank you. I wish I felt more soothed...

    Tabor - it sure can and will be for the weeks and months ahead.

    WWW - thanks for coming to read!

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  6. Amen. Hope is a firm foundation! I've missed your writing!

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  7. True of most things for sure. And important to remember, these days. Your words always inspire, Pauline. Thanks for that.

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  8. A beautiful poem. Thank you! I prefer optimism over despair.

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