Hope I by William TeoThey asked, "Why do your art always weep?"
I said, "Because my eyes have no more tears."
So they asked, "Why do your ink always bleed?"
So I said, "Because my heart has no more love."
Then they asked, "But why are you smiling thus?"
And thus I said, "Because there is no more Hope." 06/21/2004
Author's Note: A person without hope will never be disappointed again, but...
Posted on 06/21/2004 Copyright © 2024 William Teo
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