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All We Have Is Hope

I can feel the freezing fright and fear rattling in the marrow of my bones;
It immerses me.
I can feel the vexing uncertainty shrouding me like a black cloud;
It swallows me.
I can feel the baleful worry surrounding me like a pack of ravenous wolves;
It encircles me.
I can feel the awful dread welling and swelling up in me like a violent maelstrom;
It envelops me.
I can feel the cumbersome woe strangling me like a constricting python;
It entangles me.
I can feel the taxing stress crashing and breaking like tsunami waves on the shores of my mind;
It besets me.
I can feel the agonizing anguish beating my beleaguered soul to a bloody pulp;
It besieges me.
I can feel the terrible torment fomenting an emotional breakdown and upheaval;
It encompasses me.
I can feel the perplexing pain plaguing my heart with rancorous delight;
It inundates me.
I can feel the damnable distress torture every fiber of my being;
It binds me.
But I can also feel the wondrous spirit of Hope rising inside me like a spring of faith;
It strengthens me.

*Written for my dad who is now battling kidney cancer. All thoughts, prayers, good 
vibes and well-wishes are sincerely appreciated. Thank you  ~Chan

Copyright © Just That Archaic Poet | Year Posted 2013

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Scott Thirtyseven Date: 12/25/2013 4:26:00 PM This is a beautiful, powerful write Chan. I give people Chemotherapy 3-4 days a week, and from that view point I wish you, your family and father, all the best with his treatment, and outcome. I was writing to say thanks for visiting my Southern Christmas, but instead just want to say, "may the Season treat you all well." Scott Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/26/2013 8:20:00 AM I sincerely appreciate that, Scott; thank you :)

Joseph May Date: 12/20/2013 4:35:00 PM An inspiring write Chan...we are always lifted up by the strength of our hope and faith...best wishes Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/21/2013 8:07:00 AM Thanks for the read and review, Joseph :)

Mark Peterson Date: 12/16/2013 1:22:00 AM The unremitting pathos of your write mounted to unbearability, as indeed this experience has for you, and yet you successfully brought it to a null in the only way possible, which is countermanding it with hope. I know this brings catharsis and empowers you to really support your dad. Powerful read for me, Chan. Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/17/2013 11:41:00 AM I'm glad you understand and truly grasp what this poem means; you are astute and observant. Thanks for your insightful review, Mark :)

Laura Breidenthal Date: 12/12/2013 8:55:00 AM Amazing work. I could feel it as I read it! --perhaps not in its full intensity! I notice your work is very descriptive and your words brought out very colorfully, effectively and vividly. Thanks for sharing. Always, Laura Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/17/2013 11:40:00 AM I very much appreciate the read and review, Laura; it means a great deal to me. Thank you :)

Painted Hunter Date: 12/3/2013 10:40:00 AM Chan in free verse...;) This is powerful and everything free verse should be...Wonderful! Wishing all the best for your father.....Caleb Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/3/2013 12:50:00 PM I sincerely appreciate that, Caleb; thank you on both accounts! :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 12/2/2013 11:10:00 AM Woah frm pythöns to ravenous wolves yor dark awesome metaphor is impresive n nice how u end it on a positive note. Yeah though cancer is such a monster yet keep up d spirits pal. Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/2/2013 11:55:00 AM Thanks, SZ; much appreciated :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/2/2013 9:00:00 AM So sorry for your dad. This was unusual for you to write an unryming piece yet very extreamly effective piece. Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/2/2013 11:55:00 AM Many thanks, my friend :)

Delysia Hendricks Date: 12/1/2013 9:12:00 AM You obviously have a strong connection with your father. Above all, show him all the love you may. Hold tightly onto that hope, my friend. Big hugs and warmliest of warmlies. Licia :-) Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/1/2013 10:00:00 AM I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Licia; thank you so much <3

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/1/2013 7:21:00 AM - Four years ago my father got lung cancer. - A heavy time ... a year of cell therapy, and radiation .... the year by insecurity and disease .... - He was unlucky with radiation - balance nerves were destroyed - my mother died .... my father is still alive - can walk inside his house, but use a wheelchair outside .... he received life back .... almost 80 years. - Touching poem, well done! - Warm thoughts to your family. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Just That Archaic Poet Date: 12/1/2013 8:21:00 AM I'm sorry to hear that, Anne Lise, but thank you for warm thoughts and kind words and also thank you for reading and reviewing :)