#331 Good Hope by Benjamin Zephaniah
As part of their current #UOI #HowWeExpressOurselves, I recently enjoyed sharing this (one of my favourite poems) with one of our Grade Four classes.
I appreciate that (despite being simple in terms of format, concept and word choice) Benjamin Zephaniah’s poem, Good Hope, clearly expresses hope and belief in making our world better for all.
This poem resonates on so many levels and is especially pertinent in light of current events in our tumultuous world. Thus, today is as good a day as any other to share it.
Good Hope
I believe
There is enough food
On this planet
For everyone.
I believe
That it is possible
For all people
To live in peace.
I believe
We can live
Without guns,
I believe everyone Is important.
I believe there are good Christians
And good Muslims,
Good Jews
And good not sures.
I believe
There is good in everyone.
I believe in people.
If I did not believe I would stop writing.
I know
Every day
Children cry for water,
And every day
Racists attack.
Still every day
Children play
With no care for colour.
So I believe there is hope
And I hope
That there are many believers
Believing
There is hope.
That is what I hope
And this is what I believe.
I believe in you,
Believe me
Originally published at: https://anitajbrady.substack.com/p/331-good-hope-by-benjamin-zephaniah