INSIGHT

INSIGHT

If  I always had warm sunshine

And never saw clouds or rain

I would take the sun for granted

Time, and time, and time again

 

If my life was filled with gladness

And seldom a hurt or pain

I would never grow in wisdom

A naive child I'd remain

 

For trials and tribulation

Build character and give strength

They impart an understanding

Ne'er gleaned in books of great length

 

When all around us is darkness

A faint flame can shed clear light

Experience, the chief  teacher

Kindles the spark of insight

 

It's in times of stormy weather

I appreciate the fair

Thru turbulent days of hardship

I give thanks that God is there

 

 

(c)Ellen Hammond

 

Reviews

[Anita B Jacques]

My friend you amaze me, Your poems are making getting up in the morning a pleasure. So real and true are
your words. We forget what life is about, we become blind, deaf and senseless. A person with much pain in
her or his life, become more sensitive toward other's tribulations, boredom for selfish others. I admire your wisdom (yes again) and will always. If I read enough of your poems, I hope a little will brush off in my direction. Thank you Ellen for sharing with me your awesome gift. I'm not strong enough to endure your pain, as a Victim Soul. God Bless you.
In friendship
Hugs....Annie

[Samuel Dickens]

Other than complimenting you on your writing skill, about all I can say here is that you are very wise.

[None]

Your beautiful poem points out that God is with us through the rain, He is there. When I remember some tragic times in my life, I was never alone. Thank you for this gorgeous poem!

[Pratibha]

this is so simple and the TRUTH OF LIFE....Indeed a rainy day can only make us appreciate the sunny ones...!!
God has chosen you to write this poem to illuminate the simple things which are so important in life and yet we take them for granted, like a normal sunny day....

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is simply a perfect write and may God bless you and keep you in his merciful care.
Hugs
Debby

[Valentine]

This is beautiful..God is the one who hung the Sun and then gave us His Son..when they both shine down on a person..what could be better...loved it..God bless Valentine

[Wildecat]

This is beautiful Ellen, I too am thankful for God's blessings.