Outside the WindowA Poem by A. StringfellowOutside the window lies a world full of pain, hope, love, and joy Emotions that we, as humans, feel universally Regardless of race, gender, or sexuality Outside the window lies PAIN Pain from the tragedies happening across the globe Pain from the unrequited love you so longed for Pain felt for a stranger you never met But pain is not forever, pain is temporary It does not have to consume Pain makes you stronger, smarter It reminds us that we are still living and breathing Outside the window lies HOPE Hope for a better tomorrow Hope for those who have lost it within themselves Hope that one day we can unite Without hope, we lose our ambition to strive Optimism turns into pessimism Light becomes dark To lose hope is to lose all sense of faith Outside the window lies LOVE Love for your family and friends Love for the beauties of the Earth Love for mankind and all its flaws It’s both frightening and magnificent Begins from the moment our hearts start beating But never loses its appeal Love is the solution to the dilemma of humanity Outside the window lies JOY Joy is happiness in its rawest form Joy in moments and memories Joy is the happy tears you cry Comes when least expected or without reason It lives within us waiting to overcome To live with joy is to live with peace Joy may leave you for a time, but it always comes back - A.Stringfellow © 2017 A. Stringfellow |
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