Poem ‘Hope’ by Dan Allen

I have wondered what is pain?
I have lingered long in the rain
Confusion has muddled and bound me
While above the clouds shined the sun's rays
And within the winter has slept a spring day
I have laughed at the truth within myself
I have coerced confessions out of the dark side of me
I have doubted my worth and found many faults
Yet still, I pine for the waves of pleasant sounds to
reach my island's shore
Friendly voices, fountains and springs
And love from another
For another being
I have held on, and believe it to be true
And every day feeds my beliefs
Till in my garden, there is plenty to eat