Hope

through the roaring seas
through the terrifying flames
through the gusting winds
my hope survives

a hope of a well lived past
a hope to enjoy the present
a hope of a crazy future

time tests my hope
making me face the
realities I've never dreamed of

people test my hope
surprising me the
way they turn out

but all I have is my hope
never could I part with it
for its my shield
and its my sword

through unknown paths
through challenges lined up
through life
I hope my hope survives