This is the companion poem to "Pathway of Rejoicing." Together they both offer unique perspectives on the pathway to rejoicing in the midst of our trials.
Blasting, the blizzard blew in
The harsh winds pierced the skin
And we wandered a while in winter.
The precipitation soaked us through
The white-out completely obscured the view
And we wasted a while in winter.
The endless drifts did surround
The ceaseless trudging pulled us down
And we were wrecked a while in winter.
The chill perforated the heart
Joylessness tore us apart
And we were wayward a while in winter.
Ever so slowly spring came
Transfigured the internal plains
And we witnessed salvation in winter.