Despair . . . Hope . . . Faith

Despair . . . Hope . . . Faith

A glimmer of hope here and there,

a small whispered prayer,

promises made but not meant;

For years there's despair.

Too many times the pit is black

and the light doesn't glow,

but the pain keeps striking me

right here,  I'm alone!

Darkness slowly becomes my friend

while others just fade

until their faces are gone.

I still have not prayed.

Though many years have gone by,

there is anger there

in the place where joy should be.

No one is aware.

"You will be fine just wait and see."

They smiled and walked on

not thinking how their words hurt;

I look, they are gone.

You have come to replace them all.

My only friend true.

You did not leave, it was me,

I was too confused.

We have found each other again

and the pit gets bright.

Your words are my salvation

in the darkest night.

The light glows brighter than life

and I embrace it

with hope and joy in my heart.

I will leave the pit!

Was it a test? I do not know,

but I have survived

and here I am, stronger for it.

I'm here, I am alive!

I know that if I need You,

You are always there

with open arms for the lost.

It's all in the Book!

                                    Daemon Ⓒ 1991