Exorbitant fear dooms all,
In gloom see nothing but a fall.
Dear spirits above holding tight,
Overcome tragedy strong-willed might.
Fragile flowers do harsh winds face.
Honeybees against storms do race.
My roots dig deep to foundation core,
Faith holds me, feeds me from an ancient store.
When the light dims and fear overshadows all,
Casting webs, terror’s pall.
Hold on.
Breath deep.
To thy senses keep.
Prophet’s dire warnings, cruel words spew.
Treetops to roots, malfeasance hew.
Trust is chosen.
Beyond all hope,
Faith and charity do elope.
Impossible tomorrow,
Where the future lies,
Abiding in grace, terror flies.
Believe in that which no eye can see.
This world or the next, our lives will be.
Today fear has its say.
Tomorrow’s yet another day.
A. K. Frailey
As a teacher with a degree in Elementary Education who has taught in big cities and small towns, Ann Frailey homeschooled all of her children. She manages her rural homestead with her kids and their numerous critters, authors books, and writes a Friday blog alternating between short stories and her My Road Goes Ever On series. Put Your Mind in a Better Place—Entertainment for Life