This poem was inspired by a strange thing that happened to me today. The
whole thing started when I woke up this morning. I awoke to a feeling that
something wasn't right. Suddenly I realized the problem, I felt a slight
pressure on my face almost like a mask. But when I went to touch my face
the feeling went away. I thought it was a dream until later in the morning
when I felt it again. The only other thing that is different about me
today is this unbelievably sad and empty feeling. Which I hope will lessen
when I write this poem. So here we go.

Hope

I continue to live
Without love or friendship
I hold on even though
My heart is broken
My mind tells me to give up
The thought of ever experiencing
A hug or a kiss
From a loved one
But I refuse to listen
And I hang on to hope
Hope for a single moment
Of pure love and joy
I may not have love or even a friend to turn too
But I have hope
That one day someone will wrap their arms around me
As they whisper words of love into my ear
And finally grant me the kiss
I so desperately yearn for