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Hope stands-
shuffling feet
wringing hands
eyes pleading
wishing.
Elpida* stands-
feet firmly planted
hands outstretched
arms open wide
confident expectation.
*Elpida is the Greek word for hope. It is the confident expectation we have in Jesus.
Linking to One Shot and to Em's imperfect prose.
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Blessings,
Linda
picture: Esperanza (hope) plant at my neighbor's house