The Light that Shines in the Darkness--A Poem About Hope

-Poem Written by Justin FarleyThere’s a light that shines in the darkness.There’s a destiny waiting at the end of the road.There’s meaning in the middle of this emptiness.There’s a reason you’ve been asked to carry this heavy load.Lessons are taught when we reach outFarther than we thought we’d ever dare.Faith abounds when we confront our deepest doubts,Enduring more than we dreamed we could ever bear.There’s a dawn waiting at the edge of every midnight.There’s a seed planted with every fallen leaf.With every wrong there’s the chance to make a right.With every hour of suffering there’s an eternity of relief.Our darkest moments give us the opportunityFor seasons of our greatest growth.Every day we work towards continuityOf acceptance and persistent hope.And there’s a light that shines in the darkness.There’s a star that guides the way.There’s a gate that’s open to forgiveness.There’s a shepherd who saves those who’ve gone astray.Submitted bySandy Diaz