Hope

I have walked my life,
with you nearby
I have breathed in your air,
when life gave me a reason to cry
I sat and looked at my past,
and saw that you were always there
All of my life's trepidations,
I'm sure you are most aware

But now I stand here waiting,
for your propitious signs
For a fixed and wonderful omen,
to confirm that you have not resigned
I beg you to stay,
and be more than ephemeral
Help me make it through this day,
and through the ensuing days' trial

My eyes have failed to see you,
much to my despair
I tried so hard to find and feel you,
but you were simply not there
I am starting to shrink,
into an irrefragably weak man,
As your image becomes dimmer,
I fear that one day I will cease to "become"

You are my only hope.....