Amid life's thunder and lightening,
Amid dismal skies of gray,
A smiling face shines brightly,
Proclaiming a sunny day.

Amid the head of the barren desert,
Amid the debris and gloom,
A cool, refreshing touch unfolds,
The desert cactus blooms.

Amid the darkness of the night
When eerie shadows crawl,
A friend doth hover o'er me
To answer if I call.

Amid the steepest mountain,
Amid the boisterous sea,
Jesus tenderly holds my hand.
By faith He strolls with me.

Though my eyes can't see him,
I know my Lord is near,
For amid the breeze and rustling grass,
He whispers, "Child, don't fear!"

Linda C Grazulis