-there are times-

amidst endless lists of to do's
and countless complaints of life's unfairness
throughout clouded days of green and gray
when joy is not on our face
and sadness wants inside...
within the loneliness of the silent day
when acknowledgement is scarce
and accomplishment lacks importance

- we hear a call-

and a word enters that darkened day
to reflect the light that has been burning
all the while we failed to see it...
and those clouds separate in time for sunset
and the hope that was available
is made colorfully clear

-be thankful-

and so behind the veil lies the reminder
that we were not forgotten
and today held more than all we had been grateful
for the sun was shining
behind our sight so clouded...
this not to shame us for the lack of faith today
but to dissolve tomorrow's doubt
that light has been lost in darkness
and sorrow has swallowed peace

-for His love will not lose its grip-

Amen