Hope.

Sarah Harper

Hope is deeper than optimism

It is mysterious, delicate and brave

Hope is resilience

Wrapped in layers of trust and knowing

Hope is pink and has feathers

It is yellow and feels warm

Hope is no tonic for wishful thinkers

But a solid ground to lay our backbone on

Hope heals puncture wounds of life

It shines with courage and grit

Hope is spirited and foolhardy

It wears a fluffy fur coat

Hope knows no angst nor pain

It breathes life into the darkest of places

Hope can appear in disguise

It is a strangers wink and a star filled sky

Hope is timeless and kind

It is what makes the caged bird sing

Hope heals

It is sometimes all there is.