Hope

Artist: Wendy Slee
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Hope

HOPE
Hope still walks beside me on the road
Her gentle company eases the miles
And lightens the load a little.
On days of unwashed clothes and unkempt hair
She sometimes seems a little unprepared,
Yet mismatched shoes can still skip
And callused hands can still warm to the touch
Of love’s tender potential.
Some days her mind seems elsewhere
But when our eyes meet,
She is quick to smile,
And through her windows
The light burns brightly
For anyone who cares to share.
Hope is never pretty
But always beautiful,
She is a silhouette in an open doorway,
A soft touch as sleep dissolves
A memory that lingers in the folds of your heart.
She is the exhale of a sigh,
The softening of shoulders
To imagined caress,
The trickle of water at the source
Of a mighty river.
Hope never looks in the mirror,
Indeed, she looks beyond,
For she holds her own reflection
In a place I have yet to find.
Sometimes weary,
She falls behind,
Engulfed in the shadows of the past;
Sits down to rest in the settling dust.
A time-worn traveller, she fades from my view
As I continue on unaware.
Somewhere in the chill
I miss her hand in mine
And sit down by the roadside to wait.
In the stillness,
The road continues to pass me by
Regardless,
And if I close my eyes I can be
Wherever I wish to go and whomever
I choose to be,
Yet somehow the one I open my eyes to
Is me.
In these fragile precious moments
When quiet enters me and wraps my soul
In the solace of silence
And the road has lost its urgency,
I look up to find her standing there.
We hug
Old friends,
The holding hands, continue on our way.
Some days Hope takes her own path,
But most days, she still walks beside me.
She lives in me
And I live in Hope…

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Crowmanic

Amazing timing, you posted this, just as I posted “Who’s Sin” under writing. Did you inadvertently ask the questions posed? Who shall ever know [shrug] ... but heh, this is beautifully done. Thank you. [wink]
Wendy Slee replied

thanks Crowmanic, I was reading your words it seems, as you were reading mine…. that has got to be worth something too. Yes I had questions, but don’t we all? and as long as we have questions, we will be open and ready for answers from wherever they come.
thank you so much too!! ;-))
Helene Kippert

Beautiful words and image Wendy :o)
Wendy Slee replied

Hi Helene
Thank you so much….your constant support and friendship means a lot to this hope filled traveller ;-)) ..... best wishes…
Paul (Quixote)...

Excellent words and image. They say everything that needs to be said about hoping for a positive change to one’s life experiences.
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Paul, thanks so much….. I always felt that she was a mischievous child that never got far from me, just liked to play hide and seek…... but that she was certainly someone I would never lose sight of….
:-))
cherylc1

WOW-sooo wonderful and inspiritional!!
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Cheryl, thank you so much….. smiles to you!
whisperingruth

Beautiful concept Wendy and so beautifully executed…......your writing is superb Honey! xx
whisperingruth

Beautiful concept Wendy and so beautifully executed…......your writing is superb Honey! xx
Wendy Slee replied

dear Ruth, thank you so much…. hugs to you (and to that gorgeous horse on your avatar too!)
Andy Harris

Beautiful words, beautiful image… love the dreamy quality!
Wendy Slee replied

thank you so much Andy!
dawndavies

love it great picture and words
Wendy Slee replied

Hi Dawn, thanks for your kind words…. :-)
TeriLee

Oh my ….so deeply touching….wonderful job!!! Favored before I read the fantastic poem even! Terrific work!
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you so much TeriLee, I am touched by your comments. :-)
LindaR

truly one of the very finest writings coupled with your image I have seen ~ Wendy ~ you have such a loving and inspiring soul ~ this one is a fav because there will be days when I will need it and your words whispering such a true and gentle reminder that Hope is never lost ~ “it lingers in the folds of your heart…” and mine. Thank you for sharing here ~ you are an amazing, open hearted woman xxx
Wendy Slee replied

Linda! What an amazing compliment…! thank you from my heart!
Dawnsky2

beautiful image Wendy, fabulous use of effects and tools, this has a beautiful spiritual feel, and accompanied with the wording, it’s awesome, well done indeed.x
Wendy Slee replied

thank you for your wonderful words….they mean a lot to me!
clickychick

Hi Wendy

This is just so moving and uplifting. It has really touched a part deep inside me for many reasons. So spiritual. I particularly like the lines:

And if I close my eyes I can be
Wherever I wish to go and whomever
I choose to be

Really beautiful writing and art – truly beautiful in all ways.
Wendy Slee replied

Dear Sarah, Your response has moved me deeply in return….thank you so much for reading and “seeing”......
aphoto4you

wow wow wow wendy what imagenary this is…excellent
Wendy Slee replied

Bianca – thank you! I am so glad to share with you as your own work holds the most amazing qualities that I appreciate too!
Antanas

amazing work
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you kindly Antanas….. best wishes!
Sean Farragher

fantastic
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you kindly dear Sean!
cdwork

Love the softness and tones of the image and your words are superb!
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Chrissie, thank you so much – your comments mean a lot to me!
Chanel2

Beautiful image and words Wendy.
So many bits of this I love.
Wendy Slee replied

Cathryn, you know your comments are so appreciated…..thank you!!!
Ravenor

Beautiful writing and an image to match.. fantastic Wendy!!
Wendy Slee replied

Always love to see your name on my screen! thank you so much, Ray!! :-))
Sharon Hammond

Lovely image & words
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you Sharon, I appreciate your kind comments! :-)
David Stuart

Inspiring piece Wendy !
Wendy Slee replied

Hi David, ironic that your recent written work might be directed at those who also would need a little of this hope…... thank you for your kind comments!
Virginia McGowan

wonderful Wendy ,no words come out, just all inside of me …..........eyes well up ,,,,((())))
Wendy Slee replied

big hugs to you Ginny! :-)
Phil Threlfall

Beautiful piece of wiork Wendy. Very stirring.
Wendy Slee replied

Phil, you know your words mean so much to me….
Rosina Lamberti

Very very cool!!!
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Rosina, thank you so much!!! :-)
Heloisa Castro

nice
Wendy Slee replied

thank you dear Heloisa….
lex7

absolutely gorgeous.. great description as well.
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you Alexia, your words always mean a lot to me!
cherokee

beautiful
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you dear JO!
Sensiworld

Beautiful !
Anthony Begovic

This is incredible, Wendy. And the words – everything’s just beautiful.
Wendy Slee replied

Hiya Anthony, thanks so much!
Chris Clark

awesome work Wendy
Wendy Slee replied

Thanks so much Chris, much appreciated!
Kelly J

Such a beautiful image… and even more beautiful words if that is at all possible. You have even outdone yourself with this one!! x
Wendy Slee replied

Hugs to you Kelly, I am honoured by your kind words!
kcranmer

Wendy your artistic approach just amazes me, your images are so full of beauty and stories, excellent work my friend!
Wendy Slee replied

Coming from you, that is indeed an honour….. thank you so much. Please know the appreciation is mutual….(smiles)
Michael Oubridge

Beautiful work Wendy :)
mjphotos

Hope is very often the only choice left to some of us, this is a delightful piece both in image and words and for that i thankyou
Enivea

To this I shall return again and again…thank you :-))
Holly Werner

Very beautiful.
frogster

Beautiful work Wendy
PNFdeb

hey girl…HOPE your doing well…sending ya a warm smile this is beautiful…
Steve Chapple

Amazing, you have such talent!!!
Lucindawind

just gorgeous!
Angela van Bo...

Beautiful! Would fit into the Art Competition for the Manly Arts Festival for Mum = Mum 2 – would fit in great see more at www.creativemums.com.au About the connection with a long line of females before you as a female..
Submissions at www.ourmanly.com.au
Check it out!
RMonroe

Soo Beautiful:)
NinaMosi Art

Stunning!! Instant favorite :)
helene ruiz

wow!
jlynn

Excellent image and words,, you are very gifted!
JenniferB

inspiring for sure… I wouldn’t mind changing direction in my art work some day.
Robert Boretti

Stunning Image! Very powerful. well done!
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you Robert!
Danielle Knight

Oh i am glad you brought this one to your front page again, this is so beautiful and the words, just stunning.
Wendy Slee replied

Danielle, that is such a lovely compliment….thank you! hugs…
KcranmerArt

For many of us…HOPE is all we have left…and I guarantee if hope is the only thing we have left to hold onto…I will certainly never let go, I love this Wendy, so beautiful, so spiritual, so you, and so us!!!
Wendy Slee replied

What a beautiful comment, your words brought tears to my eyes my lovely friend….....(hugs xx)
Christopher E...

this is wonderful, the poem and art work, amazing work wendy
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you so much Christopher, I am sincerely touched by your kind words….
Pamela B

Excellent work my friend! I love your words of wisdom and creativity! Well done:)
Wendy Slee replied

hugs! Thank you so much Pamela…..... glad you like this ….. :-))
Phil Threlfall

A vision ….. and Macbeth is at the heart of all rumours … Hark Macbeth!!!!

Thoust art the BEST CAT
Wendy Slee replied

Thanks Phil, not sure where or how my cat came into it, but thanks….LOL…..(big smile)
louisegreen

This is very beautiful Wendy, as all of your work is.
Wendy Slee replied

Oh Louise, thank you so much….! (hugs)
WayoftheWarrior

Eternal
Wendy Slee replied

Absolutely! (thank you)
Gary L. Suddath

excellent and powerful work and thoughts
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Gary, thank you for your kind words, and the bmail!
DawsonImages

Beautiful, the pearly gates?
Wendy Slee replied

I see them! NEver intended it to look that way but so glad you think it does!!!! Thank you so much Mike! I love when someone puts a different interpretation on my images and theirs seems even better than my own original thoughts LOL….... :-))
smallfox

Lovely picture, takes the viewer on wings! And might I add, quite suitable for Gateways .
Wendy Slee replied

Thankyou for your kind words…and I will definitely check out “Gateweays”........
linaji

On days of unwashed clothes and unkempt hair
She sometimes seems a little unprepared,
Yet mismatched shoes can still skip
And callused hands can still warm to the touch
Of love’s tender potential.

THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS AMAZING PIECE TO THE FRONT PAGE WENDY.. I feel you have said and captured in your amazing art.. the ever gentle yet persistent presence of Hope!
xoxo
Wendy Slee replied

I love you for recognizing this….thank you so much!!!
Lynn Gettman

I love this!!!!
Wendy Slee replied

Hi Lynn, thank you so much ! glad you feel this way!
amarica

Beautiful art and writing Wendy…love it!!!
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you dear Amarica…...(smiles)
kreesor

WOW!! Such beautiful writing and image to compliment!! Stunning!! :>) Keith
Wendy Slee replied

Keith, thank you so much! I am honoured by your wonderful comments….
Eva and Klaus ...

Great, great work!!! Straight to our favs!!!
Wendy Slee replied

thank you both, most sincerely…..
rightasrain

This is beautiful, Wendy! I like it very much :-)
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you so much for your kind words….. :-))
kneeknee

this is beautiful wendy Well Done
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you :-)
David Lade

A very lovely piece Wendy. I like your “What you express as Art reveals your Soul”. What we do says so much about us!
Wendy Slee replied

Hi David,
thank you so much for your lovely comment….. and I am glad you know what I mean! (smiles)
metronomad

heavenly… inspiring!
Wendy Slee replied

thank you! :-))
Birgitta

Your words bring tears to my eyes, Wendy..
and it’s so typical of you to be able to floor me like
you do with your combined text and imagery!
This is not something to view & then move on..
it’s an experience. Thanks for sharing it. :)
Wendy Slee replied

I am so moved by the fact that this touched you…......as that is how it was created, from the deepest and most personal experience and awareness….. and obviously you my dear friend, felt all that I put into it…...... thank you most sincerely…..(hugs)
danita clark

WOW Wendy ! WOW ! Thank you !
Wendy Slee replied

thank you! (smiles)
DawsonImages

Wow, fantastic
Wendy Slee replied

Thanks Mike :-))
julayneluu

Lovely image!
Wendy Slee replied

thank you Julayne….I appreciate you
Angela Legge

So peaceful an image..lovely..Ange
Wendy Slee replied

thank you so much Ange! :-))
JennyDean

stunning Wendy, when I grow up I want to be able to do this!
Wendy Slee replied

Thank you gorgeous Jenny, for this and all your beautiful comments….I appreciate you!
PhotoAvenue

Very unique, I like the treatment…..nicely done :)
Wendy Slee replied

thank you so much! :-)
catherine walker

Like a gateway to heaven..beautiful and so well done!
Wendy Slee replied

thank you so much Catherine (smiles)
Songwriter

What a nurturing piece of work, the combination of the image and the poem. I so love this. :0) Song
Wendy Slee replied

Hey Songwriter, I appreciate your lovely words…...(hugs)