by Sr. Berna Nakimuli  MMM                                    Uganda                                      07.05.2025

Hope is a flame that flickers bright
A beacon in darkness, a guiding light
It shines like a star
Illuminating paths, as we wander by

With every breath it whispers
“Do not despair, for help is near, do not let go.”
It lifts our hearts, and strengthens our soul
Giving us courage

In sorrow, it’s a gentle friend
A comforting presence, that helps us mend
The fragments of dreams, the shards of our past
Hope helps us to heal

Like a river flowing, it carves its way
Through the landscape of life, come what may
It nourishes and sustains all that’s good
A symbol of promise, for me and you.

So hold on to hope, like a lifeline in the night
A reminder of dawn, and the morning’s delight
For in its light, we will find the strength to carry on.