"Peace Of Mind That Is God" When  things seem to get somewhat wild, And makes life a little uneasy, I watch the trees outside my window Sway with the soft and calm breeze. Sometimes if things are a bit much, And grouchiness settles over me, I watch a puffy white cloud Slowly move across the sky. If I get a little too much sorrow, And if too many people are around, I walk in the slowly falling rain, So no one will see me cry. It's not that I am sad, Or angry nor contemplating death, But everyone expresses feelings Of being forgotten and alone. In many days that follow those, I look towards heaven And I know God is there Helping me to gain controll. He is the tree that sways, The cloud that passes by, The softly falling rain That helps to calm me. He is my pillow, In which I pray, So that no one hears My sorrows and pleas. After tears are shed, And I seem normal again, I know God has touched me And given me peace of mind again. Sitting here in peaceful quiet, And in the silence of home, I wonder what other people Do when they are alone. Are you savoring the calmness Of your surroundings, Or do you jitter and fidget Because you are alone? Do you need someone To be with all the time, Or do you simply pray And lean on God. Jann Newland ©May 2009 .