Pretty Soon Now

A poem by Dr. Renaldo Recuerdo of hope and advice in the face of adversity, utilizing aphorisms and adages

Any day now, that ship's coming in
Our bad luck will change, storm clouds will break

Pretty soon now, our stars will align
Warm Sun on our face, Heaven's embrace

    Hold your head up
        Keep your hips cocked
    Stay on your toes
        Bend at the knee
    Keep your eyes peeled
        Ear to the ground

Any day now, the King will step down
Flood waters recede, blue skies appear

Pretty soon now, God will smite our foes
He'll deliver us, Victorious!

    Hold your chin up
        Keep your head down
    And with your nose
        To the grindstone
    By your bootstraps
        Pull yourself up

Any day now, she'll come back to me
Arms open and glad, warm happy home

Pretty soon now, her lips will kiss mine
Our souls will find grace, our love divine

    Hold your head up
        Keep your hips cocked
    Stay on your toes
        Bend at the knee
    Keep your eyes peeled
        Ear to the ground

Any day now, the band will unite
Brothers and Sisters, we'll win the fight

Pretty soon now, the stage will be set
A beach of white sand, rested and tanned

    Hold your chin up
        Keep your head down
    And with your nose
        To the grindstone
    By your bootstraps
        Pull yourself up