Six word friday: hope

The world is gloomy and grey.

The sky will cry again today.

Just as it has all week.

Raining sad tears upon my cheek.

These dark clouds block the light

tempering the dawn of mornings bright.

I cast my gaze toward the sun.

or, where there should be one.

I cannot see it just now

But it rises without me anyhow.

I see the light of day

defused, subtle, it shows the way

out of the darkness and troubles

and warms those swimming in struggle.

should we cast our gaze east

to those so desperately needing relief

I hope we can give courage

and strength and help to nourish

the left behind, and those dispossessed

they are weary and needing rest.

Sound the call! Beat the Drum!

Rally the efforts of Every One.

For every Cause, there is need.

Children, animals, many mouths to feed.

blankets, clothes, shoes and medical care

money, time, love, hopes and prayers.

and tomorrow the sun will rise

bringing new hope to tired eyes.

Touching images of loss and coming together in Japan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESjP_asq0A

This Six Word Friday post is inspired by Melissa at Makingthingsup.com. To read other stories of hope and maybe add your own go here. Make sure you leave a comment: For every comment left on this post Melissa and her family will make a donation to Save The Children to help with the relief efforts in Japan.