HOPE
I couldn’t get out today
It’s been like that
Since a few days after voting day
Chaos and destruction
Throughout the day
Murder and mayhem
All during the day
I look out the window
My four walled bedroom
Now my temporary prison
The streets are deserted
Looks like they’re haunted
And even those who try to venture out
Only do so with weapons at hand
I cast my vote on that D-day
I remember just as if it was yesterday
Now it feels as if I cast away my hope
Waves of hopelessness sweeping me away
Am slowly drifting away
Far to the land of despair
I look at my friend
That neighbour behind my fence
His countenance had changed
The dazzling radiance on his face
Darkened by fumes from the streets
Washing away all the hope that’s left
And as I look at him
I can’t help but be afraid
Down on my knees I get
A few words to my creator I say
Lord, guard his heart, renew his mind
Let hate not be found inside
I know this country’s great
I know my neighbour won’t be the same
I know all seems to be lost
But one thing I also know
One thing I can bank on
Is that there’s still hope
Hope in Him who died on the cross
Hope in Jesus Christ our Lord
