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The True Power of Hope


What does Hope really mean?
The True Power of Hope has long been described as having a personal feeling of expectation and desire, for a particular thing to happen. Yet the true power of hope must be far more than that, as so many throughout the world have taken the opportunity to embrace hope as a crucial part of their everyday lives.
It seems, that by taking total personal ownership of this intangible, personal feeling of expectation and desire, one can ensure that one’s wish for whatever the particular thing is, will actually more likely occur. Hope is of course, an unknown factor that we do generously attach to numerous life experiences, events, expectations and beliefs and thus, we are effectively spreading the 'risk' relating to our hopes not materializing. Surely the more we hope, over a wider selection of hopeful outcomes, the more likely it is, that we do focus more positively, on those desired outcomes eventuating and that point alone, I believe can change your life!
And it will change your life subtly and positively, if for no other reason than, the approach helps to create the potential of a positive attitude. Interestingly, when one has a positive attitude, one tends to rely less on intangible possibilities like hoping. Perhaps merely because having a positive attitude means, one has a greater confidence, focus and personal ability to act decisively and objectively, in such a way that ultimately, will achieve the desired result!
So that intangible power of hope, which we attach to what we really wish would be, or occur, or what could ultimately become our preferred outcome, actually has within it, the true power to change us positively and laterally. No wonder the True Power of Hope is supported so perfectly by our faith and fits so perfectly with what we wish for ourselves, our children, our friends, all those we love and also for those we don't. When considered from this perspective, hope in itself, starts and completes a full life circle, simply by the association we form with it in lives and own circle of life. Hope certainly is profound. 'The True Power of Hope', is the title of a unique, essential poem below, by the New Zealand poet, Pearldiver... Do Enjoy:
Copyright © 2012 - 2013 Pearldiver Poetry with all rights reserved.


What Hope truly means to us..


‘The True Power of Hope’
When everything else has gone, no longer viable or intact
Once all the probabilities have been exhausted and there are, no more
All opportunities have run their course, or life seems far too hard, to carry on
Then we may still have in each other, faith, the flame that powers our hope
If we hope, we have some belief with which to move ahead, to mend, or to renew
And our faith is fed, beyond the presence of any tangible reason, for what has gone
With hope, there is possibility, a chance, perhaps, a moment to consider what if we do
Hope runs its course within the deepest caverns, of torment or of joy
It can be there within, as a final emotional push, giving us courage to face an end
Or when many give up, believing nothing positive can be found, to help them cope
And when we step tentatively, into unknown space, a little hope can be employed
Some live in hope that a miracle will occur, in their most needy hours, to fill their void
And even if they find out, that miracles don’t; then still they try, to keep their hopes alive
Hope is that loyal friend, driving us to climb golden towers, or to endure, or to survive
When we share our hopes with others, then often it can, help their hopes come true
And when they share their hopes with us, we often include them in what we do
The true power of hope, what do you hope for in your life and in what you aspire to be?
Hope is not so fleeting, when considering how it flirts and cajoles us, intentionally
When we share the true power of hope, with those we love, we create new possibilities
Regardless of who we are in this world, whether ninety nine, or only three
Within our respective life circles, we want to believe, in our hope and we hope, that our choices are free
Yet we all hope to embrace, the true power of hope -
In the hope, that every hope, we ever hope for, will be...
And our lives do gain, the power to see... ourselves, as truly happy.
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* Words by Pearldiver *
Copyright © 2012 - 2013 Pearldiver Poetry with all rights reserved.



More works by the author.
- This True Test of Self: How Men Love.
'This True Test of Self - How Men Love' - We Don’t Talk: Understanding Communication: Essential Poetry by Pearldiver
'We Don't Talk' - Art of the Diver: Hope, Life Circles and Profound Words.
This album contains 12 unique poems, by Pearldiver. - We Melt as Only True Lovers Can: An Essential Poem For Serious Lovers.
'We Melt as Only True Lovers Can' - an essential life circle. - Love; I Just Don’t Seem To Know You Anymore: An Essential Poem About Finding Love and Self
'Love; I Just Don't Seem To Know You Anymore!' - Poem of Hope.

The true power of your hope, comes from within...
Thank you for taking the time to read my words. I 'Hope' you enjoyed these poems here and if so, please feel free to let your friends know that hope really does exist when they least believe and when they most need it. Perhaps, one day all our hopes will ensure that we live in a happy environment, within a happy world and most importantly, are happy in ourselves, rather than loosing great portions of our lives pursuing our own lack of faith in ourselves and others. Enjoy your life and the people you share it with and you are half way there... take care.. Pearldiver
Copyright © 2012 - 2013 Pearldiver nzpol with all rights reserved.

Thank you for leaving your comments..
Hope makes us feel worthy and to look forward t something that may or may not be a kind of strength that makes use dream and and focus positively on tasks or events. Great words here on The True Power of Hope. To and for something in life is a fact of life.
Pearldiver, I feel there's been something lost in translation here, and I thank you, and lily for the passion to speak from your heart. I struggle with that, it's not easy, but it's worth the effort I hope.
lilyfly, I made no insinuation of sainthood of any 'peoples' in my comment, if it appeared that way, it is not what I intended. My comment was a question to Pearldiver regarding his use of an image to illustrate the poem.
I think this should be prose, as many of my poems should. I love the context. We believe in unseen things, and hope is the essential quality that keeps us going. Always, you are a master of words,,, love yaz, lily
Wow Pearl Diver.. How beautifully said.. this is simply awesome.. without hope and faith what do we have? I am sharing this wonderful work.
many blessings to you
Debbie
Such a wonderful uplifting hub you have provided. Great insight on hope being able to exist really because of unending faith. I can not thank you enough for such a positive and supportive read.
Voted up and awesome. Such wonderful words and pics. Hope and faith are two things worth holding onto. Passing this on.
Thank you for this. I find myself on the cliff of the unknown. Your insights g brings your subject to life.
Beautiful and Inspirational poem Pearldiver-It doesn't matter what obstacles we endure in this life. whether it's natural disasters, illness, discrimination etc... Hope is what keeps us going and moving forward. The poem made me think of things that gave me hope while I went through chemo, radiation and surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Mostly my hope came from my twin sister and her kids as they cheered me on and told me I could get through it. Love is everything which gives us hope. Blessings my friend. I hit many buttons.
Truly beautiful, your words of hope. Hope is eternal and everlasting, without it, life is just a drab existence. I enjoy your poetry so much. Thank you PD..Cheers..
I'm sharing and voting up this hub. It is beautiful and brings us... hope! :-) Thank you, dear Pearldiver, for sharing the beauty of hope with us.
A great read and thank you so very much.I now look forward to many more.
Eddy.
Very beautiful and impressive poem. Fascinating topic..... Mankind cannot loose hope, or else there is no living. I disagree with Snakelane about the cover, (no offense, Snakelane), I think the picture reflects the feeling within the poem..... People who survive any misfortune, be it genocide, or natural disasters, have to continue there life with hope, or life would mean nothing to them. All clouds have silver lining, probably was written with hope, hoping for things to turn better.
But I do believe in miracles, just look around you.......
Enjoyed this piece very much..... Stay well, PD
Thank you Pearldiver. The quality of hope is all encompassing is what I hear you saying. That my ancestors escaped genocide coming to this country just adds another layer of hope to the picture.
Pearldiver, I kind of got the shivers seeing your book cover image. That is one powerful sculpture. I wonder why you chose that particular image? For me it speaks to the plight of indigenous peoples who lost so much to genocide and colonization of their native territories. I find it difficult to see much hope there, as the father and child look toward a future where lands and cultural identity are lost. It just seems ironic. While I find your words inspiring and up lifting (and all the images you've used) I feel a mixed message coming from your choice of cover. I hope you will correct me if you think I am way off on that. Regards, snakeslane
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