Child Named Hope

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 17 Jan 2021
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What if we were hearing

the child of hope?

Would we listen to this new

cry born out of love

that touches our very soul,

a force free, pure and beautiful?

 

A mother's arms open

reaching out for

young life

swathed in comfort,

 

while a father watches on

mindful of protecting

mum's drowsy thoughts

of replenishing sleep,

 

he'll pick up guitar

play sweet melody of

sun – moon and stars,

an undemanding delight

at this moment in time.

 

On growing this child will

find wonder in flowers

opening their petals,

catching raindrops that

look so striking

bathed in morning gold,

 

this child named Hope

will marvel at shimmer of

balmy sun kissed beaches,

play on soft white sand

where hidden secrets pause...

 

and like welcome lapping waves

upon the seashore,

she will embrace new challenges;

not clinging but moving

through moments,

letting fate take on flow.

 

As clock ticks away

thriving regardless with smile,

Hope embraces each day

even in turbulent chaos,

like those brisk ocean winds

that fly breakers with frothy

messages upon stiffened rocks,

yet! Breathing new life

as turmoil departs.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

I'm not sure we should weight a child down with the nmae 'hope', but...

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

I haven't been reading any of  your stuff for a few months because I was busy with work and hadn't been on the site. Glad to be back and I have some weeks to try and read (but mosty write).

Another poem, and another example of your way with words. Good job.

GGHades502

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Lovely. Full of hope and the beautiful beginnings which all children should experience. There is always hope.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

my outlook is that there has to be hope in a world changing. I just thought it would be a good name for a child born in these unsettled times.

Thank you for reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Great to know you're keeping busy and glad to read you're back GGHades502. Thank you for your input and for reading this poem. Look forward to reading your writing.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane, being positive during this time is so important. We are all in this together and as you say, there is always hope.

Thank you for reading and your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hope seems to be used as an expectation or desire for better things to come. The Bible uses it simplly as certainty and waiting for that, secured by God's word and his purposes in sending Jesus Christ here in whom we are to trust.

I like the idea of the child growing up and taking delight in the signs of beauty and provision still amidst the troubles of this world.

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I think this poem is about the innocence of young children, for they haven't yet discovered the adult world of worry, they will probably grow up to accept the challenges set out before them, because they don't know anything else in this new era of life.

Just before lockdown my partner's 22 year old granddaughter talked to us from the pavement, it was hard to not reach out and give her a hug. She believes like me that this covid will never end and has accepted that she will have to wear a mask now forever, she's a carer for an old man who cannot do anything for himself, her sister's a carer too and they both love their work knowing they're doing some good. To me if anything good has come out of all this, it's that people out there are helping because they know we're all in this together. It hasn't put granddaughter off having her own children one day and I think she'll be a wonderful mother.

I hope you are enjoying your grandchildren and they're behaving. wink 

Thank you for reading and your thoughts which are always welcome.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

A lovely name for a girl- Hope. There are many such names equally beautiful.

Hope you're having a great weekend Jenny! Cheers! Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks Tom, glad you liked the name and appreciate your comment on this poem.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

This is a lovely poem, and we certainly need Hope in this world. I love seeing new babies. I watch gthe Call the Midwife and get all gooey with each new baby.  I worked in a newborn nursery for the summers when i was 17 and 18.  

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

how interesting that you worked in a newborn nursery, that must have been such a rewarding job, seeing all those new lives. One of my favourite jobs was working as a nanny when I was in my 20s, that was so beneficial for when I gave birth to my son.

Thank you for sharing your interesting comment, and I'm glad you liked my poem.

Jenny. smiley