A sliver of hope

Wherever I look you are there
in the blazing skies of the sunset
the radiance of the sunshine
beyond the setting sun
along life's winding road
in the gleaming fields of harvest
escape from life's hectic pace
shadowed with despair,
wandering into the risky unknown
and find a place of quiet repose
a hushed haven to reflect upon
the travails of life
and dream of warmer days
as springtime comes our way
and hopes for brighter days.

Freedom from distress
garbed in myriad hues
and sway in autumn's breeze
before the winter's freeze
the shivers in the cold
as we wend a frenzied way
in this restless world
over restless sea
we all sail in life
the coming of the dawn
to stir our thankful hearts
cultivate believing
little things most dear
lend a hope to our lives.