Light Rain

They say the darkest hour

is just before the dawn--

that time when it appears

 all help and hope is gone.

No moon shines down

to show the way

and answers seem so far away,

even when you pray.

When darkness reigns

I’m filled with doubt

and faith begins to wane.

It’s then my heart cries out,

“Oh, starless sky

of blackest night,

rip thy seams apart

and rain upon me light!

Remove the clouds which obscure light

and hold my mind in bands.

Calm the storm which holds me bound

and help me understand.

Send stars to pierce

the heavy threads

that hold the shadows

in my head.

Burst open heaven’s inner core.

Let stars and moon ignite.

Illuminate the darkened skies.

Rain light on me tonight!”