how can i express the joy in my heart
and the gratitude of my soul
for the energy and clarity
that comes after the storm
and how could you know this
without the raging darkness
thundering through your bones
relentless in its purpose
cleansing and purifying;
the love of chastisement
shining light on bitter truth
He took me there i know He did
to remind me of His love
an old woman's tears of her youth's sorrows
turn to tears of joy for bright tomorrows
