When
your entire
world's in confusion
And
nothing
is going your way;
When
happiness seems an illusion
And
you can't see the light of day-
When
the conflict inside you keeps growing
And
your life seems like one big cliche;
You're
weak from the struggle, not knowing
If
anyone hears when you pray-
When
you're feeling alone and mistaken
When
none of your friends seem to care;
You're
discouraged and visibly shaken
And
you want to give up in despair-
As
sure as Spring follows
December,
And
the newness of life comes
along,
So
too,
you must always remember,
When
it's
darkest,
it's
just before
dawn.
Naomi Hinshaw-Hersh
