In times of trouble         we seldom see         who we’re used to be
We only live         from day to day         we can only pray
And gain nothing from it         except for existing         in a fantasy world
Where shadows dance         upon the walls         and whispers haunt the air
We seek refuge         in never lasting memories         in fragments of a fading past
But the urgent tasks         press narrowly on         relentless in their demands
For us to confront the truth         lieing before us         stark and unyielding
Yet still we hold on         clinging to the hope         tomorrow may bring
A reprieve from the chaos         a respite         from the storm

In times of trouble         we find ourselves adrift         still moving on
But amidst the turmoil         a glimmer of resilience shines         make us smile
For even in the darkest hour         we let endure         make them persevere
And though the road ahead         may be fraught         with trials unknown
We journey forth         guided by the flickering         flame of faith

In times of trouble         we discover together         the strength within
To weather the tempest         to rise         above the fray
And emerge         battered but unbowed         ready to face another day.

        © Dominik Alexander / 2024
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