Hope Poem by John Burns

In a world that feels dim, where shadows reside,
A journey through valleys, with nowhere to hide.
The weight of the years, like stones in my chest,
As I grapple and wrestle with life's toughest test.

Yet beside me, a beacon, my child's steady glow,
And the laughter of a child, like fresh-fallen snow.
They are the sunshine that pierces the gray,
The reminders of love, that keep dark thoughts at bay.

It's a battle, a struggle, a never-ending fight,
But I'm not alone, in this long, weary night.
Though I wade through the depths, I'm still reaching for shore,
For the ones that I love, give me strength to ask for more.

The road may be hard, and the climb ever steep,
But I press on for promises, I've vowed to keep.
For even in darkness, there's a chance to find light,
And the love of my family, makes the battle worth the fight.