theatrical_muse: What do you hope for?

[worldfromafar]

While thinking of the answer to this question, I remembered how it has not been long since I refused to let myself really hope for anything. Hoping for too much was 'dangerous,' after all, and I was tired of getting hurt. I now realize that, back then, I was merely existing rather than really living, but I couldn't help it. Certain...events throughout my life conditioned me to think that way.

Now things are different, of course. I am not simply existing - I am living as much as I possibly can. And I can honestly say that I am happy as well, which is... Merlin, it is still a bit odd to say it outloud without dreading that the words might backfire on me, yet it is the truth. I am quite happy with the life that I lead now.

So, what exactly do I hope for?

I hope my son can lead a happy life. I hope he can grow up and not have to worry about wars, and betrayals, and that he grows up to be a good man. I hope the rest of my loved ones can be happy as well, because they all deserve it. We have lived through so much, suffered too many tragedies, to not find a way to be happy. They deserve it. We deserve it.

Above all else, I hope. I hope that the world that we all fought so hard to defend and that so many died for can finally live in peace. That there will be one day when we no longer have to worry about wars, and blood lines. Too many were lost for us to simply throw it away once more.