Beholding Joy (Hour 18)

Years of endless wait finally end
years when, like a leech, you clung

to the tail of hope
seeing, as medical reports go,
you stood no chance

You clung to your pillow
shedding nightly tears

calling on the powers above
to dry your tear-filled eyes

cursing the day fate pulled
a trigger on you; you were
bruised but not crushed

Now all you see is a mini you
giggling in your joyful hands

One thought on “Beholding Joy (Hour 18)

  1. A powerful piece in all ramifications. The imagery ‘years when, like a leech, you clung
    to the tail of hope’ is very creative and apt. The poem has effectively conveyed its meaning and message to the reader.

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