Hope
By Mike Keating
Hope.
nothing unusual about
a sunrise
or even a sunset…
they happen when
and where they’re
etched by the oneness
to be within the universe.
there is nothing unusual
about the rain
or the wind that
passes by me
on any given day,
for nature is
and will be.
there is nothing unusual
about want or desire
for we wish and dream
for them to be…
Yet,
subjectively known
is
Hope.
…it is
what it is because
it keeps possibilities
alive
and the absurdity
of a day
goes away
for hope
is
sometimes the only
thing
we have…
yes…
Hope is…
Life’s reason
To
live.
Oh, and those sunrises
sunsets, dreams and desires
are a gift…
Life is Good.
About The Author
Mike Keating
Mike has been jotting down poetic verse since his sophomore English teacher, Mr. Healy, introduced free form poetry to the class. As an Emersonian philosopher, nature plays an important role in a transcendental way in many of Mr. Keating’s poetry. Nature becomes a clear metaphor for hopes, dreams, and sadness making way for resurrection possible. Mr. Keating is a well-known businessman and is a part time professor at Becker College in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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