I look into the hills
Green, pure green
Against a pure blue sky
Not a cloud in sight
The sun is shining bright
But not too bright
I smile as I look around
I am content
Darkness falls
I cringe in fear
I squeeze my eyes shut
Wanting for my world to disappear
My problems weigh upon me
Pressing me down
I cannot get up
I am haunted
But in the midst of the darkness
There is a candle
That isn't afraid
The darkness backs away
As it brightly shines its light
It approaches me
Its light conforts me
I am safe
I look back to the hills
And notice something
That I did not see before
Even in the serenity
There is that candle
That light still shining
It lights up the world
I am comforted
I raise my hands
Up to the heavens
And I call out to God
"Thank you Lord!
I praise You!
For You are my candle
In all the areas of my life.
I am sorry
For only noticing you at night."
I smile
The candle seems to grow brighter
I am content
For I know
That in my dark times
You, my candle,
Are there for me
And will be forevermore.