I try to bring the sunshine where I can
though days seem dark, the future dim, obscure:
a breath of hope born where my life began.
There are no certainties, for child, or man:
nothing to which we may cling, constant, sure
I try to bring the sunshine where I can.
Though some seem to seek for the entire span
of their lives, to destroy what is most pure:
that breath of hope born when our lives began
I still believe there is another plan
which waits within the wings, and will endure,
so try to bring the sunshine where I can
For life’s a dream: we cannot understand
its fullness, and in letting go, procure
that breath of hope born where our lives began.
There is no sheltered space to which I run:
I stand firm as the waves crash to the shore
and try to bring the sunshine where I can
that breath of hope borne through my whole life’s span.
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Trying to bring a little hope
It’s difficult at the moment, isn’t it? The situation in Ukraine, and climate breakdown, not to mention any struggles we may face as individuals. I’m battling PMDD this week, and I’ve also had kids off sick, so it’s been hard to keep up with comments and reading: please excuse me, I will try my best to catch up! I’m offering this breath of hope to anyone who might need it. It isn’t much, but it’s all I’ve got right now.
Sharing with earthweal’s Open Link Weekend.
Poignant poem! I’m sorry about your current situation.But the Mighty God will get you through it all.
Thank you 🙏
Hope is a beautiful thing, and it is beautifully expressed in your poem, Ingrid. Hope everyone feels better soon. I hope the invasion of Ukraine ends soon, and all of us can focus on healing the environment. <3
Thank you, Cheryl, it is important to retain what hope we can ❤️
Beautiful thoughts, Ingrid. It is difficult to think of good things right now, but there is still beauty and hope (and Nina Simone recordings). I hope you and kiddies are feeling better soon! 💙
Thank you, Merril, we are doing well, all things considered! 💕
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Wonderful words of hope .. you have brought sunshine into my gloomy day .. my writings are not that positive at the moment, .. hopefully I’ll start seeing the brighter side of life soon … oh I loved Nina Simone’s song … ☮🌏🌞💙
I haven’t even been able to write for a few days, but I searched my heart the most positive poem I could in the circumstances!
I understand Ingrid … even though I am on the over side the planet, I am feeling my decency in life has been stolen, and war situation is consuming my every thought … I wrote this poem today >> I might post it tomorrow, ??
“The Gates of Hell Over Stolen Ground”
Do you feel the weight?
Of radio-active clouds
Hanging over stolen ground
Do you hear the birds singing?
Gone!
Is that peaceful sound
Do you hear warning sirens howl?
Resonating like old war songs
When bombs are guided into sacred ground
Fires from hell destroying beds and towns
Gone!
As ashen children wander over burnt ground
Home is a communal air-raid shelter
Where families fearfully huddle together underground
Above!
The torn loyalties of alien soldiers
Tread lightly and warily upon broken ground
That sums up the ultimate nightmare, Ivor! I think in such a situation I’d be hoping to be taken out quickly, because I don’t think there would be any survivors in the long term 😳
The consequences are horrendous … I think I’ll use this classic song of Melaine’s with my poem
https://youtu.be/MaiT8gATzxc
beautiful poem!
Thank you Christine 🙏
Thanks Ingrid. Hope your life gets a little calmer.
Nina always brings some sun in too. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe, we are fine. I chose that recording because it has a kind of wistful hope to it.
Sending you a big hug Ingrid and I’m with you my friend! I’m feeling you and feeling you with the unthinkable. Thanks for your lovely poem of sun and hope.. xoxoxoo
Thanks Cindy! I do what I can 🤗
You’re welcome. Hugs and ❤️ hang in there!!💕❤️💕
Ingrid your piece was beautiful and full of hope. I pray you feel better soon. These are difficult times. I will say a prayer for you and your family. If we are a family, a community of artist with love none of us should get upset by unanswered comments or needed time away. Take the time you need. Love and blessings, Joni
Thank you, Joni: we are well and recovering. I only wish I could say the same for the world at large!
Oh that is wonderful news. I know I continue to pray to God for the stopping of this horrific atrocity against innocent people just trying to live the best way that they can, without hurting anyone else. I know you have a big heart Ingrid, praying for continued good health and that all will be well in God’s time. Poland has definitely stepped up and taken in so many refugees, their kindness is almost unbelievable. Also the people of Valencia have taken in hundreds of refugee children by an organization there, placing them in host families. Have a blessed weekend.
This is reassuring to me:
“For life’s a dream: we cannot understand
its fullness, and in letting go, procure
that breath of hope born where our lives began.”
Hope the kids feel better soon and you also <3
Thanks Lisa: we are doing well today 😊
<3
try to bring the sunshine where I can – lovely words and pretty much all we can do, given the absolute mess all around us.
That’s what I thought! Thanks Rajani.
A breath of fresh air, much needed x
I hoped so! Thanks Nick x
This is such a beautiful poem, Ingrid. “ For life’s a dream: we cannot understand
its fullness, and in letting go, procure
that breath of hope born where our lives began.” Brilliant, and so lovely. 😊
Thank you, Jeff, glad I could bring some hope!
We come with what we have and your villanelle is a LOT! I havent tried one, but love the pantoum. Maybe tomorrow i will pen one. Your poem is beautiful, standing, steadfast, beside the sea. I have had a hopeful heart all my life too. It is faltering now.
I am so sorry to hear this, Sherry. I have spent a lot of time at the boundary between hope and despair, and have to keep the faith that hope and love always triumph in the end.
So briliant and beautiful!!
Thank you! 🙏
It’s certainly a naturally good thing to light up faces wherever we go or stay and be the rainbow in other people’s lives. It’s even sweeter to find hope and to give it. ❤
Thank you, Lamittan! ‘That there is despair, I may bring hope’ 🙏
Indeed!! Pleasure.
You do bring the sunshine. 🌞 You also offer thoughtful and reflective lines, in addition to your champion voice for a healthier planet. 🌏 You know I love Nina. 🥰 Your “isn’t much” is a lot! 🙏🏻
Thank you Michele, I am glad you appreciated this 🙏❤️
Hopefully (Yes, there IS always hope!) the coming week will bring you some good things.
Thank you! I hope so for you, too 🙏
“I try to bring the sunshine where I can
though days seem dark, the future dim, obscure: ” —
The morning sun rises, though, I see it daily, changes occur a little bit, they inspire.
For me, dark means lack of knowledge, and patience, because, then I easily give up, over my confrontations.
I scold myself.
The future is blurry. Every day seems tougher & tougher. I’m scattered among my interests, habits, beliefs and “ambitions”.
But then I quit everything. Take a 15 min. break. I closely hear the inner heartbeats and “a breath of hope born where my life began”.
Thank you – I am pleased you are able to find some inner peace 🙏
I’m able to relate with your poem.🙂
So love the firm affirmation of hope in your beautifully crafted villanelle, Ingrid. I stand with you. ❤️
Thank you Punam ❤️
You are welcome. 😊
I read this and remember an interview with a fleeing Ukranian mother with her very young children, saying how she shields them as much as she can, saying the explosions are thunder or fireworks. Offering sunshine does much for the ailing heart and warms the frozen landscape. Well done Ingrid, hope you’re feeling better.
It is all we can do! A few days of darkness left for me, Brendan, thank you 🙏
Good use of the villanelle form….well done !
Thank you 🙏
Very beautiful emotions. Keep writing.
Thank you! I will try 😊
Beautifully uplifting 💕
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful words, beautiful image, Ingrid! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed this Susi 😊
🙂 I did!