Existential Battle

When things get difficult,

life seems just like a punishment 

and feels as if there isn't a way out 

Storms of struggle encircle the heart 

turbulent winds formulate tempest 

that will obviously intimidate the gut

We may fail to articulate 

the excruciating pain of defeat 

and how intensely it's difficult 

But remember you are here to combat 

break the shackles of imprisonment 

and search for that lost light 

Muster the courage of the broken spirit 

pull yourself together and stand up against 

the crises and dare to alter your predicament.

Dr. G. Sailaja

Meet the Author:

Dr. G. Sailaja, Lecturer in English at Government Polytechnic, Ananthapuramu, has 10+ years of teaching experience. A gold medalist and university topper, she holds a Ph.D. from JNTU Ananthapuramu. She has published 11 research articles, presented 13 papers, and her poetry appears in multiple anthologies. Her book releases in July 2024.