Negative Hope

I've been lied to again,

but don't know what to do.

My trust in people,

has failed me through and through.



I give my all,

but I'm always let down.

While everyone wears a smile,

and I'm left with a frown.



With tears on my cheek,

and red in my eyes.

My happiness fades away,

and sadness and anger begin to rise.



My heart is torn out,

I can no longer feel.

As I sit in pain,

I wonder, “What is the deal?"



Why is it when I say hello,

all others tend to say goodbye.

Why am I beat down,

and left to die.



The pain is killing me,

and I don't want to go on.

Maybe it would be better,

if the turned around and I were gone.



Even though it's tough,

and I don't know what to do.

My pride and the hope of others,

always seems to get me through.



Something deep inside me,

won't let me quit.

It burns inside me,

and a fire tends to be lit.



I keep my head up,

for all these people around.

Because I'm reminded of,

all the hope inside me they have found.



So I dedicate my life to you,

all those who can't find their way.

To lift you up off the ground,

and try to brighten your day.



I will never forget,

all that you do.

The way you put me down,

will give me hope so I can give it to you.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this over the summer.

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jgupta's picture

Your hope appears positive out of negative inputs. Again another wonderful piece full of emotion.