This poem was written by Kinjal Sanghavi, a talented poetess from India. One of her close friends fell ill with tuberculosis (TB). As a result, Kinjal has seen up close how destructive this disease is. She wrote this poem to reach out to those currently struggling with TB and give them hope. Thank you Kinjal, for letting us share your work.
The silent battles you fought
There were series of hardships
Yet you chose to hang in there
There were plenty of sleepless nights
Yet you pretended to be lively and energetic
There were many toxic people who gave you emotional stress
Yet you didn’t lose an ounce of your courage
There were new challenges with each sunrise
Yet you tried your best to retain your beautiful smile
There were more heartbreaks than ever expected
Yet you continued being optimistic
There were tears that longed to secure their place in your eyes
Yet you maintained you composure
There was helplessness that choked you from beneath
Yet you didn’t let your will power to fade
There were times when you were on the verge of breaking down
Yet you remained strong in that vulnerable situation
There was a period when nothing was going your way
Yet you pushed yourself with small efforts and stayed motivated
Amid the smog of negativity, thunderstorm of nuisance and cyclone of nervousness
You fought the silent battles fiercely and fearlessly
– Kinjal Sanghavi
*Picture has no relation to Kinjal Sanghavi