-- *Mar*Of course 🌿 Here’s a *poem* based on your theme *“Creating Hope from Hopelessness.”* It draws on the imagery of the pond, the leaf, breath, and the unseen universe that helps those who keep striving. ------------------------------ *Creating Hope from Hopelessness*
*by YM Sarma (adapted by ChatGPT)* A pond of stillness, small yet deep, A single leaf its vigil keeps. The teacher stands — his voice, a flame: “Step forth in faith, though none may claim.” The students laugh, the water gleams, Their courage drowns with shattered dreams. Each tries, each falls, each rises wet, Each failure teaching *not* regret. He makes the leaf grow small, then none, “The world withdraws — yet you must run.” They stare at water, bare and wide, Their hearts the only bridge inside. One breathes, one feels the morning air, The unseen pulse that’s everywhere. He leaps — and finds beneath his feet The strength of life’s invisible beat. For hope is not a thing we hold, But fire reborn from ashes cold. It blooms when reason fades away, And breath becomes the prayer we pray. O seeker, when your path is lost, And every bridge seems drowned or crossed, Trust not the leaf, nor solid ground — The universe will lift the bound. For hopelessness is just disguise, Of hope that waits with patient eyes. Leap — the water will not deceive, The truth will hold — if you believe. ------------------------------ Would you like me to make a *shorter version* (for recital or inscription) or a *longer lyrical version* (suitable for publication or musical adaptation)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHC%2Bct9R-TY%3DJySb%3DFTB2qcuevJWH9GHteiCOXo9hqe0bGQ%40mail.gmail.com.
