For everyone who remains patient, faithful and hopeful in spite of discouragement, disappointment and broken dreams.

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There’s nothing

you could give more-

have given

your best shot,

have thrown out

your last,

have laid down

all your cards,

have offered

your everything.

 

Yet, after all the things

have been said

and done,

you are still here-

waiting,

dreaming,

hoping

for that much-awaited

sunshine

breaking through

the dawn;

for its promise of warmth

to melt away the chill

shrouding your heart.

 

Because

for all it’s worth,

you are what you are;

and you remain

true to your essence-

patient and persistent,

faithful and hopeful-

as always.

 

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  • Kate Smedley on Mar 20, 2009

    I like the structure and the flow of this, I am sure most of us have been there, this is so full of hope.

  • kris miyasako on Mar 20, 2009

    Another worth reading piece from you kabayan. I really love the way it runs through.

  • Christine Ramsay on Mar 20, 2009

    A thought provoking peace. Lovely work.

    Christine

  • Darla Cooke on Mar 20, 2009

    Lovely poem!

  • Joe Dorish on Mar 20, 2009

    Very nice!

  • lindalulu on Mar 20, 2009

    Lovely!

  • monica55 on Mar 20, 2009

    The narrator is doing a noble deed to accept the person the way he is . Lovely thought.
    Monica

  • clay hurtubise on Mar 20, 2009

    Very nice.
    Thanks,
    Clay

  • Lady Sunshine on Mar 20, 2009

    Hope is such a wonderful thing. Without it, I would have been dead long ago. Thank you Melody, for this lovely piece of inspiration.

  • CutestPrincess on Mar 20, 2009

    Thought provoking piece, Melody.

  • Joni Keith on Mar 20, 2009

    This is beautiful, Melody.

  • Poetic Enigma on Mar 20, 2009

    This is a very wonderful poem
    beautifully written

  • PR Mace on Mar 20, 2009

    I loved the flow of words. Such a well written poem. Thank you so much for sharing with us all.

  • jo oliver on Mar 21, 2009

    Great flow and stong usage of words. :)

  • rutherfranc on Mar 21, 2009

    what an encouraging poem! beautiful picture too..

  • OhSugar on Mar 21, 2009

    This is absolutely inspiring and I love this picture. Very nicely done.

  • Lauren Axelrod on Mar 21, 2009

    Excellent Melody. Even though we will experience turmoil, we will overcome and become what we were meant to be

  • Unofre Pili on Mar 21, 2009

    Excellent imagery.

  • Inna Tysoe on Mar 22, 2009

    Nice.

    Inna

  • nightcharmer on Mar 22, 2009

    Very encouraging piece indeed. Uplifting and inspiring at the same time. Good write! :)

    Do check out my works as well! Would appreciate comments! Thanks!

  • rainbow on Mar 23, 2009

    this work is very inspiring..thank you for sharing it with us..

  • Loreta Dorington on Mar 24, 2009

    Excellent piece of work. Love it so much. Thanks.

  • cleblanc on Apr 1, 2009

    This is very inspiring. Great write.

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