Lady With Hope

an open door
an open heart

emerging from darkness
embracing the light

a house built on rock
her life a labor of love

open to the Word
endured with one truth

a well-trodden path
with shoes worn thin

clothed in heavy attire
through cold and harshness

read her fingers
bony and strong
read her face
a story of faith
a story of daily grace
with one desire
to live the Word

resting now
with weary eyes
upon the Book
with Hope as her companion

August 5, 2010

This poem is based on a painting with the same name by Harry Ahn.

Plublished by Sketchbook 5 Sep/Oct 2011 Issue.

yelena
i'm returning to this poem. there is something in lines 'emerging from darkness embracing the light a house built on rock her life a labor of love' that keeps on haunting me in a good way. a brilliant poem, Ben.

Philip
haunting work Ben.

Michael J. Gale
Great quilling,for sure,for sure! : )

heather wilkins
great penning Ben

Gerard Lebel
Inspiring and well penned. A most enjoyable read.

yelena
i agree with Sandra, a very vivid and engulfing poetic expression. thanks for sharing, Ben.

Sandra Martyres
Ben - you excel at ekphrastic poems ...the picture comes live with your inspiring words...

Ata
It is very interesting view of Lady of hope ,great penned and nice to read ,tfs

Fay Slimm
An inspiring picture you pen here Ben - - the painting sounds interesting - - thanks and good to see you posting again.

Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
A well penned portrait in verse Ben...nice to hear your voice again. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing