New Found Hope

My hope was gone
But it is slowly being replaced
It has been stolen
But I am finding it
Every new day there is.
My hope is coming from other people
But mostly from within
My very own body.
I am finding strength
To go on in my everyday life
To do new things
And to do old things again.
I am finding that the simplest of things
Are the most fun
And being with people who love you
And care about you,
Are the best to have.
I am finding not to take things for granted
But they will be there
If I just try my best.
Finding hope is the best,
For it will always be with me
Once I say that I want it.

December 1999.408080

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