HOPE

Why do you weep
At this late day?
Were you asleep
When they went away?
Surely the time to mourn
Has passed.
Why so forlorn?
Why now at last?

Is there a longing
Left to fulfil
Of love’s belonging,
Until… until…?
Weep no more tears.
Put memories behind
The mounting years.
And try not to mind.

Face what life sends.
Always be brave.
Hope we can be friends
Because we forgave.