The ray of hope reveals itself in the last two lines. This writing and the writing/art of countless others to spark the joy necessary for a sustainable existence. Write, paint, sculpt a world of hope. M.True
"Where hope remains" in this context suggests that much of what's out there is but huckstering for veneration, yet purposely taking no prisoners. I.e., what resides outside the walls you allude to is a pandemic of dishonesty and fear, a kill or be killed mentality. For many of us...no argument there.