Sea of Despair

Despair engulfs me as the waves stretch forth their

grasping hands far as the eyes can see in every direction.

For a drowning victim, there appears to be

no hope to find solid ground on which to stand.

I cry out, but my salty tears only

blend with the sea. For they are both

filled with depth and darkness.

It appears there is no way out.

Fatigue has got me firmly in her grips

trying to drag me to the

bottom of the Sea of Despair.

Will I ever come to the surface alive?

If I do, I must go soon before

the chance is gone.

What chance do I have?

I must throw off the unnecessary burdens of life

that anchor me down.

I must cast them on Him

because He cares for me.

Then I will become buoyant with

the Joy of the Lord

which is my strength.

As I float on the Plank of Faith

kicking with Joy,

I am guided by God

to the Shores of Hope

and stand firmly on

the Solid Rock of His Son.

before I was Bonnie L. Chester

2/04/1996

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