Hope Poem by Vanessa Kingsley

You could have a million dollars
Sitting in the palm of your hand
And still complain about something
And probably cry again
We always want more than what we have
Then when we get it we’re not happy
I’m not saying we shouldn’t complain
Because I know I do it too
Maybe we should take it down a notch
And just enjoy the view
Like when a bright day comes on shining through
We don’t have to pay for laughing
Or singing our favorite tune
We all have at least one person
Who likes us pretty well
So instead of analyzing
We should enjoy the fairytale
Oh, suddenly your hopes and dreams
Have faded in the wind
You’re mad at the world and trying to win
Really you should be happy
To have a voice to say anything
So maybe you should try speaking
About something good happening
Sickness over the land
Didn’t we get over it once
Destruction at every turn
We should stop and try to converse
Death seems to loom closer
Be glad you had a chance to live
Because there’s hope
We get up everyday
Hope it’s better again
Because there’s hope
We’ll appreciate the little things
So we can help other people
They’ll bring hope
Another reason to smile
A beautiful reason to laugh
A better thing to talk about
Now you have a million dollars
Take away something from this
And try to make a new start

(not the best poem but oh well)