January 03rd, 2019

there are cries heard for connection
there is such a need for hope here
so many souls searching for innocence
in a world torn and full of fear


there are pure hearts
begging for redemption
and a love that’s begging
to be discovered and seen


but these days trust is hard to come by
and the cynic’s wall is high and mean
and a ridiculous price is put on building it
til it shuts down our country


and there are cries heard in the world
for good to be restored
and so many who wish
to make things right
and for freedoms flags to be unfurled


and the Statue of Liberty
still holds up her torch
and there are those who kneel pray
to let her light guide our way


and hope holds a sacred fire
that burns so eternally bright
that even through the darkest night
there is the power of light


and if around our country
we could find the faith
to call upon the good in us
Hope will guide our way