Reflection VII— The Weight Of Hope

Hope…

Is it a lie we tell ourselves?

A dream wished for?

And doubt, the truth,

the one we never want to hear.

If hope hides doubt,

and doubt breaks hope,

then is it wiser

to hope and hurt,

or to doubt and regret?

- Pen Drop

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Author’s Note:

Wrote this while reflecting on how easily hope and doubt intertwine — two opposites that somehow share the same space in our hearts.

Sometimes, hope feels like bravery. Other times, like denial.

But maybe both are just ways we learn to keep moving.

This piece is part of my personal Reflections collection - Check out more below:

👉 Reflection I — Life is Constant, And The Heart Is The Author

You can also check out my Echoes collection - each piece stands alone and can be read in any order.

👉 Echo IV — When Joy Blooms Like Spring