I awoke from a sleepless night
 With a frown across my brow,
I thought I'd call on Jesus
 And find relief somehow.

"I'm bearing a heavy burden, Lord;
 Would you share it for a while."
The long sought help from glory
 Simply vanished with a smile!

I sulked in silence all day long
 In my misery I felt all alone,
"I'd gladly grant a smile for your umbrella,
 But today, my child, you're all alone."

I struggled until the twilight din
 And played the waiting game,
Down beside my bed I asked once more;
 "Sorry, you have yourself to blame."

I tossed and turned the whole night thru
 And rose to start another day,
Then it came to me like a thunderbolt
 And I knelt down once more to pray.

My day was one of wonderment and joy
 And once again life seemed worthwhile,
I arose with a different attitude
 And seen that vision fading with a smile.
 

                                             Carl L. Hempen, 1994