The Tender Kiss of Hope (A Poem)

 

The Tender Kiss of Hope

By Michael DeCamp

 

Hope is…

the dawn sun peeking into the eastern sky,

the view from a rocky mountain ridge,

an ocean breeze on a moonlit night,

and ears to hear.

Hope is…

crocuses appearing in the springtime,

sunflowers waving in the wind,

wildflowers in a meadow,

and a shoulder for tears.

Hope is...

fresh apple pie á la mode,

iced tea on a hot afternoon,

a glass of wine with soft music,

and a warm, lingering embrace.

Hope is…

fallen leaves swirling in the street,

the wee hours of Christmas morning,

icicles dripping in the sun,

and my lover’s tender kiss.