The sun rises over the mountains,
Dew sparkling like diamonds in the new sunlight.
As the world comes alive.
I stand in awe of the sunrise,
I have seen it a thousand times before.
But like seeing something for the first time,
This day is different.
Is it a new found awareness,
Or is it something old reawakening?
Am I still dreaming,
Or have I found myself again?
For hidden amoung the worries and trials, almost forgotten,
Was me.
I have been here all along,
Only buried beneath the heap.
Needless time wasted carrying a burden,
Afraid to trust.
No longer afraid as I watch the sun rise on a new day,
Beginning a new life is hard.
But I shall move forward,
Ere I stagnate in self pity and despair.
Pray to God I will never go there,
Again...
(c) 2008 Walt Hardester
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Reviews of "Mountains of Hope"
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2008
deep and meaningful, very nice both in word and colors, blessings Holly
Hi ya' Walt! I see Vermont!
NO! YOU won't, I feel that quite clearly! (you won't go there)
Glad to hear it and that YOU have faith in him!
Picture is exceptional, of a mornings that truly inspire!
Go forward my friend, and embrace the day that he creates!
Being determined and trust is the key
as you are finding eventually!
I hope for MORE BETTER days ahead Sweet Walt!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings, of Love, Light and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady Sheexooo
Good Morning Walt
This Is A Soul Embracing Poem Of Inner Encouragments & Beauty
Many Types of Bounty Abounds In The Canvas Of Each New Painted Day
Lovely Read & Feeling To Your Poem
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
Heartfelt and inspirational. You wrote my thoughts AND much better than I. There is,indeed, an incredible amount of faith and trust in Him demonstrated through this poem. It brightens my heart.
got love those mountians ..hard to assend but that makes them, much more sweeter......great write,welcome back ,,,i emphaize with your words............
stan
As long as man recognize that there is a "self pity of despair" he would never will set a foot in that quagmire.
It is nice to climb around the mountains of hope, isn't?
I love this poem--incredible human depth--i was moved by the emotion and the quest to push ever forward to that new day--beautiful picture as well--reminded me of autumn in Vermont
Great poem we all need to consider and life forces us to sooner or later. "afraid to trust" - I have the same problem, especially when that ONE we must always trust is found on the deep inside of a clear, quiet mind... (as one of my songs says: "just drop it, and let it go...Leave it to the Master Planner..."
keep it up, Mike
Beautiful self-awareness poem! When we realize Creator is our best friend ,and as long as we stay aware of His creation,and him,we are never alone,and we have hope.Stay well, Walt!...
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Well done!
JMD
NO! YOU won't, I feel that quite clearly! (you won't go there)
Glad to hear it and that YOU have faith in him!
Picture is exceptional, of a mornings that truly inspire!
Go forward my friend, and embrace the day that he creates!
Being determined and trust is the key
as you are finding eventually!
I hope for MORE BETTER days ahead Sweet Walt!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings, of Love, Light and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Lady Sheexooo
STay Positive!
This Is A Soul Embracing Poem Of Inner Encouragments & Beauty
Many Types of Bounty Abounds In The Canvas Of Each New Painted Day
Lovely Read & Feeling To Your Poem
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
God bless you. Kathy
Christine
Be always safe,
Karen
stan
It is nice to climb around the mountains of hope, isn't?
Georg
Fee
Love Tinka
keep it up, Mike
Love
ET
The awakening in beautiful shinging lines of hope - well done! Carpe Diem, seize the day!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn.