When the blackness of the forest
Keeps the sun from shining through,
When I look toward the heavens
And see not a hint of blue,

When I find myself surrounded
By all kinds of fear and doubt
And I search for paths to open,
Showing ways I can get out,

Then I stop my frantic running
And drop slowly to my knees,
Kneeling in the cooling humus
That surrounds the giant trees,

I can feel the gentle breezes
And the birds’ sweet warbling sound;
For the first time I’m aware
That there is beauty all around.

I begin to sing God’s praises
As the leaves begin to part,
Letting in the light of glory,
Bringing joy into my heart.

I’m no longer in the darkness
I am filled with joy anew!
For no matter our surroundings,
We will see His light shine through.

 Mariane Holbrook
www.marianholbrook.com

Mariane Holbrook is a retired teacher, an author of two books,
a musician and artist. She lives with her husband on
coastal North Carolina. She maintains a personal website
http://www.marianholbrook.com and welcomes your Emails
at Mariane777@bellsouth.net.