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A thing called Hope

A short poem inspired by Emily Dickinson

By Pohai MüllerPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
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In the hearts of places not yet known to us

The people and the places they inhabit

Capture our attention, livening our imagination

With small scenes and delightful things

A cornucopia of unexpected surprises.

The desire to visit beckons us like backyard feeders to birds.

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On the topic of birds,

Emily Dickinson once wrote:

“Hope is the thing with Feathers

That perches in the soul.”

Most days, folks would nod in agreement 

To the gentle truth of that eternal line.

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But when times are hard, a few might cry:

"What is the meaning of this thing called hope?"

"Where is my share of it?"

"What does Hope have in store for us today?"

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Although efforts to understand the uneven

Distribution of this thing called Hope

May seem futile, there is reason to believe

In deeper-rooted purpose and understanding.

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Hope is the thing with Fortitude

That gives strength to our spirit.

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Hope is the thing with Brilliance

That shines throughout the world.

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Hope is the thing with Parachutes

That eases our fall into the Abyss.

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Yes, the Abyss that we know to be dark and somber:

A place deep within our fears.

Yes, the Abyss that Nietzsche alluded to

In "Beyond Good and Evil"

Penned by a man whose mind was

Nearer to incapacitation than he knew. 

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But our faith surpasses the bounds of

whimsical definition, because: 

Hope is the thing with Mortar

That binds this world together.

inspirational
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About the Creator

Pohai Müller

I believe we’re only as old as we feel, and that each person has a story to tell.

Swiss-American, currently based in Northern Michigan.

Portfolio... pohaimuller.com

Blog......... pohaimuller.wordpress.com

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