The loss of hope

Flickering

perched on the edge of 

 a sinking ship 

about to lose the struggle

to the huge crackling waves 

that are screaming into the ears 

of the sole occupant : hope 

“let go”

“let go !”

Hope had never known 

how to let go

so hope stood 

confused, dazed and fearful

but looking below 

wanting to save the darkness 

from itself 

surely, it does not know 

its end is near 

I turn away, 

I cant bear to look 

at hope die.