Do Not Despair

Do not despair

Though grief and care

May bleed our laughter dry

And mortal pain

May seek to drain

The well-spring in our eye

Do not give up

Though pleasure’s cup

Is cracked or sadly scarred

There is an ear

Bent close to hear

The groaning of the heart

Do not dismay

A fairer day

Awaits beyond the vale

As step by step

He lifts us up

In arms that never fail

© Janet Martin

 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isa. 41:10