Hope... Day by Day

Once a man he had it all
A home a love life stood tall
But fate was cruel took it away
Left him lost a price to pay
His fields turned dust savings dried
The love he cherished said goodbye
He wandered roads with broken feet
Searching for his heart's heartbeat
In the nights so long and cold
He clung to dreams to tales untold
A flicker in the darkest time
A whisper of a hope sublime

Yet hope still burned within his soul
In every end a future goal
In the darkest night he'd find his way
Hope kept him moving day by day

He found work in a far-off town
With calloused hands he earned renown
In every smile a hint of pain
Yet in his heart hope would remain
He'd greet the dawn with weary eyes
Dreaming of the bright blue skies
In the little things he'd find his peace
In every struggle hope increased
With every dawn a brand new chance
To build a life a new romance
In simple joys he'd stake his claim
In hope's embrace he found his name

Yet hope still burned within his soul
In every end a future goal
In the darkest night he'd find his way
Hope kept him moving day by day

One day he met a stranger kind
Who saw the strength within his mind
Together they began anew
Building dreams that could come true
Through every trial they forged ahead
With every tear their spirits fed
In the warmth of friendship's glow
Hope taught them how to grow
With every step a bond was formed
In each other they found the norm
With shared dreams they carved their path
In the face of trials they'd often laugh

Yet hope still burned within his soul
In every end a future goal
In the darkest night he'd find his way
Hope kept him moving day by day

The years went by the man found grace
In every laugh in every place
He'd look back on those darker days
With gratitude for hope's embrace
For in the loss he found his might
In every sorrow a deeper sight
Now he'd share with those who'd mourn
That hope within is always born
With wisdom gained from every year
He'd tell his tale his voice sincere
To all who'd listen he'd impart
The hope that filled his steadfast heart

Yet hope still burned within his soul
In every end a future goal
In the darkest night he'd find his way
Hope kept him moving day by day

Now he's older wisdom gained
With stories rich a life sustained
He'd sit and tell of times before
When hope was all that he had in store
In every heart he'd plant a seed
Of strength and love a gentle creed
For through it all he learned to cope
With a heart full of endless hope
He'd gather friends and strangers near
And speak of dreams devoid of fear
In every face he'd see a spark
The hope he carried in the dark

Yet hope still burned within his soul
In every end a future goal
In the darkest night he'd find his way
Hope kept him moving day by day

Now he rests his journey done
With peace under the setting sun
With a grateful heart he lays to sleep
In the arms of hope his soul to keep