Hidden meaning behind poem will brighten your day

A teenager’s seemingly sombre poem has gone viral after its hidden uplifting message was revealed

Poem with two meanings, written by a 11th grade student
Poem with two meanings, written by a 11th grade student Credit: Photo: Imgur/Ronnie Joice

After a long day it's easy to be negative about everything and forget about the positives. But this poem gives us all a little bit of perspective.

The poem, believed to have been found on Holloway Road, London, has gone viral because it has two alternate meanings.

The sad tone of the poem is flipped on to its head when readers see the last line, which, when read backwards, reveals a more inspiring message.

The poem appears to be the work of Chanie Gorkin, an 11th grade student from Brooklyn, New York.

A photo of the poem was shared on Twitter and has nearly 400 retweets and over 200 favourites.

One reader replied: