Poem: 'Hope' by Michael Naughton

'God's grace' created by Michael Naughton

Hope

Hope was my friend

when I thought that I would drown

Hope gave me the courage

to never give up, nor back down

Hope was my shield

and it was also my sword

Hope gave me a longing

that my struggle would not be ignored

Hope made me feel

like I could win in any fight

Hope gave me confidence

because I knew that I was right

But, hope kept me waiting

for justice to show its face

Then, hope broke my heart

when I pleaded for God’s grace

Hope has two sides

it can lift or tear you apart

But, hope never lets you know

if you should continue or were a fool to even start

Yes, hope can be a powerful force

to carry you through a storm

But, false hope can see you waste you life

and question why you were born

Hope shows you

just what you want to see

Am I part of a movement

or is it only me?

Michael Naughton

23 September 2025