Winter

I have come to the conclusion

I am unwilling to stop praying, 

Incapable of not caring, 

And beyond forgetting.
Being eager to love is part of who I am.
I will not deny who God has created me to be.

Although your gentle and patient heart left scars on mine,

 Requiring more than time alone to heal.  

Despite all that rages in my soul, 

I am determined to find peace in the storm that blows within and declare: 

Thou has taught me to say whatever my lot it is well- it is well with my soul.