This introspective poem, by Madhu, explores the decision between acceptance and hope in adversity, exclusively for Different Truths.
Hope for the best or accept defeat Which is better? Acceptance levels things hope acts as a palliative Keep going, keep going, but where to and for what? When nothing's going to change thoughts of a miracle are sold sold to extract the last drop of blood the last breath of emotion until both the dying and the supporting disintegrate lose their strength lose their sanity!
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Madhu Sriwastav is a Kolkata-based academic, poet, short story writer, reviewer and translator. Her poems have been published and anthologised in National and International journals and magazines, both online and in print. Her debut book of poems, Trips Climbs Circles, has received rave reviews. She received the Jury Award 2022 in the Panorama International Literature Festival. Her latest book is a translation of Chitra Mudgal’s award-winning novel, Post Box No.203, Nala Sopara, by Sahitya Akademi.
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