Holding Hope

This day I hold hope
Arms raised high
Her banner crisp, clean
Visible for miles

This day I hold hope
Heart wide open
Love as water
Pouring over thirsty souls

This day I hold hope
Arms weary, drooping
Her banner tattered
Unseen

This day I hold hope
Heart aching
Tears mixed with snot
Soaking into the ground

I have held hope
Through joy and heartache
Through sorrow and splendour
Only now does it occur
That hope has held me.