Hope**

Look towards the sunset.
Do you see that injured bird?
Hope is written on its wings.

Look in the pond over there.
Do you see that ugly duckling?
It’s alone with its head bowed to the water.

Look on that hospital bed.
Do you see that young child with cancer?
Hope sparkles in her eyes.

Look at that boy across the street.
Do you see that wheelchair he’s in?
He’s sad because he might not walk again.

Look at that girl kneeling at her bed.
Do you see her hands clasped in prayer?
Do you see her lips muttering, “Help me?”
Do you see those tears glistening down her cheeks?
Hope is written all over her hands.
Hope is on her lips.
And hope is in each tear that falls from her beautiful face.