You don’t have to despair.
You don’t have to speak
the tongues of men nor angels
to be understood, pretending.
You only have to let the strength
of love do the talking.
You do not have to pretend you’ve all
the understanding of mysteries & knowledge.
Tell me about hope, yours,
I will tell you about joy.
Meanwhile, the world cries for both.
Meanwhile, hate and the vestiges of war
wreak havoc across the earth,
the cities and small towns.
Meanwhile, the lilies bloom,
throughout the wide fields again.
Whoever you are, no matter how hopeless,
the world is reborn offering great bonanza,
it opens to you like a caring mother,
—gentle and loving—
over and over reminding you
there is hope, there is joy.
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Author:
rrodriguez (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This poem is an adaptation of Mary Oliver's poem Wild Geese. I wanted to reflect on the current situation around the world. The endless war in Syria, now with the earthquake in Mexico, Harvey in Texas, and Irma destroying the Caribbean and parts of Florida, I want us to reflect on the power of love, hope, and joy. I used the lilies because Jesus made reference to them when He said, "…And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?…The poem does not follow any pattern. I just let the poem come as it pleased. Enjoyed!
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Comments6
Wonderful poetry it flows effortlessly with a message of hope and rebirth, very fine art
Thank you friend. I really wanted to convey a message of hope and joy, and as you say, rebirth. Our world is hurting and the situation seems to get worse. At least through a piece of writing we can effect some change. Thank you!
Beautiful writing Roberto! This is what our world needs right now! We do have to remind ourselves that there IS hope and joy. All WE have to do is find it!
Thsnk you Fred. Hope & joy are a gift from God.
Right on; I'm with you all the way brother! Our cardinal virtues are faith, hope, and love, in and out of the seasons.
Yes, indeed brother. Thank you.
Others have said it before me - beautiful simplicity in this work which simply flows off the tongue .
Thank you Michael for your kind words. I'm honored by your gracious remarks.
Wonderfully positive write.
Yes "there is hope, there is joy" in this world all we need to do is see it, it IS there.
Yes indeed... I enjoyed writing this piece and I thought about our world and what's going on, I pray that these will be more present in many lives.
Great write!
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