Tested Hope

It is when the Allies thought that the Nazis
would win the war, at one moment.

It is a Cancer patient thinking that her future
to live is bleak, only to break through the chemotherapy.

It is a child fearing to drown in a swimming pool,
only to find himself swimming without help.

It is a writer being haunted by “writers’ block” for days,
later managing to publish a bestsellers book.

It is you losing hope on humanity,
only to realize that you are one of the realized souls,
destined to guide mankind to the path of light.


Name: Teddy Kimathi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Arbil Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 10:04 PM
This poem resonated with me as i am in remission from leukemia and yes, my hope has been tested. I find it interesting that you address “things” in the beginning of the poem and then in the last stanza you address the reader as “you.” It’s like you are saying to the reader, if you get the first four stanzas and understand the beauty in each example, you ARE one of the “realized souls” and thus on the right path. Thank you for sharing this!
Kimathi Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Hi Suzanne, You are breathing at this moment because you are a survivor, and I believe that you will be fully recover soonest! Thank you so much for enjoying and commenting on my work! Light and Love! *^_^*
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