I ask myself everyday
And want to know today
What brightens my day
What lightens my way

For I feel life is slipping by
Anf troubles are flowing high
And the words of love and hope
Are lost and now I cannot cope

For the dreams that I've dreamt
And the words that I've meant
Are all losing its glory and charm
And I'm losing peace and calm

Please God help me to follow
The path of hope and swallow
The bitter bite and realities of life
So I can get back on hope's drive

And once again can bring back smile
And avail it for all for a while
And take a break from struggle and pain
And calculate the cost of hope and fain.

Seema Chowdhury

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/cost-of-hope/