I personally think that "hope" is, for the most part, a vacuous proposition. I hope... We hope... Hope and Change... Give hope to... What does the word mean, really?
It offers no solutions, and so doesn't solve problems. In moments of sadness or despair "hope" is little more than an expression of desperation at worst, and comfort at best.
However, as my family watches this week, my Dad's life pass before us, hope can only represent our need for a kind and gentle transition, and a desire that the sun will be shining tomorrow.
I'll go with comfort at best...
Rick Baker
June 1, 2010
Houston, Texas
resign and breathe
we can
only bow
to a life-passage
in time.
resign and breathe:
the sun
is on someone's
horizon.
Poem © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker
Photo © 2009 by R. Burnett Baker
Photo taken August 2009 by R. Baker in Ithaca, NY.
Of faith, hope and love, I believe the greatest to be hope. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this week, and for a kind and gentle transition for your father, Rick. Peace, my friend. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Willow.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you all . . . Breathe in; breathe out; hold on; let go . . .
ReplyDeleteThinking of you
ReplyDeletewishing you blessings
many loving blessings
in these difficult
sorrow filled days
of letting go
Rick I am so sorry to hear that you & you're family are facing such very sad times.
ReplyDeleteI really don't know what else to say other than that I will keep you, your father & your family in my thoughts & prayers!
May your wishes of hope for your fathers peaceful passing be granted! Warm thoughts Kath