HOPE

A flickering flame!
Hard to set ablaze,
Easier to douse.
Stays locked up in my beating house!


One thing I know for sure
Whatever might come it is the cure.
Whenever my pace goes unsteady,
It is always there for me ready!!


It brings smile to my scorched lips
And glitter to my parched eyes.
It makes the darkness shy away
And my jilted heart sway!!


It always gives,
Never takes.
It seldom leaves
Puts my nothing at stake!!


But Why does it stay hidden?
And disappears all of a sudden??
Glad it comes back though!
When times are intensely rough!!


Its doors are always left open
This is the truth; no pun.
Not just for me 
But for all those who want to see.


Always comes with a choice 
Decision rests with the wise!!


What do you think I am talking about??
Either in the dark you grope
Or hold fast the rope of HOPE!!