Poetry is a language that can reach deep within ones spirit, join with the pain, sorrow and despair; then rise to soar above all the storms with hope, strength, faith and joy. That is what this book of poetry does. Combining pictures, scriptures and poems it can lift you out of the depth of despair or cause your heart to soar above the storms with praise and joy. It can begin with: My life-so filled with hopes and dreamsLay shattered at Your feetSo many tears, so many painsI laid before Your seat And as the words carry you through every emotion and thought only to end withA song of praise unto You LordWho knows what’s best for me!You’ll hold my hand and lead me onIn darkness, I can see Your love, Your help, Your guiding handIs all I’ll ever needSo, hold me close unto Your pathFor this is all I plead