Hope or Doubt

Doubt lurks in shadowed corners,

its tendrils creeping towards Hope,

hissing,

impossible

pointless

give up

Hope flickers, but doesn't fade,

a stubborn ember in the dark.

It reaches out, touching Doubt's cold surface,

and whispers gently,

try anyway

Doubt recoils, then surges forward,

its voice a thunderous roar,

you'll fail

you're not enough

why bother?

Hope stands firm, growing brighter,

its warmth spreading slowly.

It embraces Doubt's trembling form,

and murmurs softly,

because you're worth it

Doubt hesitates, its grip loosening,

as Hope's light seeps into its cracks.

They dance an uneasy waltz,

partners in the human heart.

And in that fragile balance,

possibility is born.

Hope smiles, Doubt nods,

as together they whisper,

let's see what happens...

_Ravi D