(Ageless. / in Cornwall U.K.)

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Fringes of Hope.

Torn as it's edge is, I have sworn always
To apprehend hope. Glazed with eyes blinded
By hurt, hope only can bind up loose frays
And render the future reasonably kind.

Hope sings it's own song loudly, forcibly
Too, for anyone who wants impressions
Of what can heal stress, and looks at causes
For mend. Hope can then yet achieve success.

Unravelling life can damage fringes
Of hope, but never blows totally dry
The freshest outlook. A mind-set unhinged
Without hope can cower in much sighing.

Lean then on strong hope, experience re-birth
Of delight, - quite the best feeling on earth.

Submitted: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Edited: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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  • Bob Gibson (5/10/2009 12:20:00 AM)

    When all is lost and no one around
    your heartbeat, the only sound
    In the blackest hole the smallest light
    Hope! give's the strength to fight

    love the title! Fringes of Hope,

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  • Muhammad Ali (5/8/2009 8:50:00 AM)

    Energizer.......! !
    precious poem dear Fay!
    10.. Ali

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  • Juneil Sechico (5/2/2009 10:57:00 AM)

    nice one Fay! very fresh! 10 from me....

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  • Tsira Goge (4/30/2009 3:11:00 AM)

    Fay, Remarkable poem... Unfortunately, the hope not always is the reliable... But I'm no corrected optimist... 10...
    /Thank you.../
    Tsira

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  • Fiona Davidson (4/30/2009 2:38:00 AM)

    Wonderful imagery Fay...and an excellent poem...as always in your own inimitable style...Fi 10+++

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  • Susan Jarvis (4/30/2009 1:57:00 AM)

    An excellent extended metaphor - love the fringes, frays and unravellings - and the message is spot on. S ;)

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  • Leslie Alexis (heaven Is My Home) (4/30/2009 1:34:00 AM)

    this was well said.. as expected from Fay.

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