That Thing Called Hope

~ Kaveri Chhetri

[Poetry]

And the past held only this wisdom: that love was a damaging mistake, and its accomplice, hope, a treacherous illusion.
– Khaled Hosseini

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When days are dull and joy is rare,
When warmth is replaced by the chill in the air,
I sit at my corner and fix my gaze,
Where you sat everyday, at my favourite place.

I already know and I don’t care,
That I’ll keep looking and there’s no one there,
But this flicker of hope takes time to go,
Makes me high sometimes, sometimes low.

I wonder if you think about me,
The way I do whether busy or free.
I wonder if you feel like I do,
This love that’s everlasting, pure and true.

Days have passed, months and years too,
Only my heart can’t stop feeling blue.
Will I succumb waiting to see your face?
Should I let someone fill that space?

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Art by Aarna Yonzon

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This blog post is a part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Bohemian Bibliophile.

Published by Kaveri Chhetri

Kaveri is a homemaker(formally a corporate trainer and a teacher), a mother, a health n fitness enthusiast, an avid thinker, a recreational singer and a storyteller. She likes to write(also poetry), read and she loves being in nature.

49 thoughts on “That Thing Called Hope”

  3. What an amazing poem! I feel love, hope, and a sweet bond with life through the words here. My words for this poem are, ” As days, months, and years slip by, my heart remains ensnared by a persistent melancholy. The ache of longing persists, a relentless echo of your absence.”

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  8. Your poem beautifully expresses the mix of hope and sadness felt when longing for someone. It paints a vivid picture of waiting in a familiar spot, hoping for their return, even though they may never come back. The poem captures the emotions of uncertainty and the internal conflict between holding on and moving on with heartfelt honesty.

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  9. Heart-touching poem. It has hope and also asks if it is time to move on. Those who have been in this position have to make a very tough choice.

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  10. Ah! That beautiful and heartbreaking feeling of will we meet or not is so beautifully and poetically described. You had me at the beginning of the post with KH’s words. Your poem is so simply woven, but it surely touched my heart.

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  11. Aww, hope is a good thing to have but waiting is the biggest torture to endure. More so when chances of the other person showing up seem bleak. Well written, Kaveri!

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  12. What a beautiful poem lamenting the pain of unrequited love.
    My favorite lines, ” I’ll keep looking and there’s no one there,
    But this flicker of hope takes time to go”
    Loved how you’ve make the piece wholesome by using such an apt quote and meaningful artwork to go with theme and message of the poem.

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  13. Your poem resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the ache of unrequited love, reminding us of the universal longing for connection and the enduring hope that love will someday find its way back to us. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and personal piece—it’s sure to touch the hearts of many who have walked a similar path.

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  15. Very well written. It resonates with the universal experience of longing and uncertainty, making it relatable to anyone who has ever hoped against hope.

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  17. Very well expressed Kaveri. Simple wording caught the exact emotions and I can feel the pain while reading your poetry. I guess you should let other fill the space because such person never gonna make it.

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  18. Oh Kaveri this poem I read 3 times before writing this comment. Such a wonderful flow and the choice of words, will make anyone love this poetry of yours. It beautifully captures the essence of longing and uncertainty, evoking a heartfelt connection through your simple yet profound language. It’s your ability to express these universal emotions which is allowing readers like me to resonate deeply with the themes of love and waiting. After reading this piece, one cannot help but appreciate its mesmerizing beauty and the way it narrates the experience. Keep Inking as I am waiting to read you more.

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  19. Deep and beautifully written kaveri…. this poem beautifully expresses the emotions of longing and uncertainty. The simple yet poignant words create a heartfelt connection, allowing us to resonate with the universal theme of- love and waiting. I am sure after reading this poem, everyone will stop thinking about someone.

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  24. Ah Waiting, waiting and waiting! What could make it worthwhile?

    Hope, of course!

    Hope is sweet, it nurtures, it gives strength and the patience to endure the painful wait.

    This is a lovely poem, Kaveri.

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