Laughter and Lament

Laughter and Lament

The almond tree is blooming 

With its buds of rosy pink,

The garden soil is freshly plowed 

And waiting now for seeds.

The baby lambs are lowing 

In the field so bright and green,

The birds are sweetly singing 

As we welcome early spring.

A season of beginnings, 

New life, and budding hope:

The gentle wind is whispering, 

A voice that never stops. 

Beyond my quiet meadow, 

This peace is hard to see:

As men wage war, missiles soar, 

Children cry, and families flee. 

My heart breaks with every tale

Of bombs set off and towns assailed

And I, so safe and warm,

What can I do to calm the storm?

I must go out and plant the seeds

I must enjoy the beauty I see

I must pass on the joy and hope

I must serve, and never stop. 

Life is full of sorrow and care

Danger and sadness are everywhere

But Hope can be found in every place

When you view everything through the lens of Grace. 

Cast all your cares on the Lord above 

He will show you His mercy and love

And when you feel that your heart is spent

He'll show you the beauty of laughter and lament.