When Darkness Came
By Richard Boll

Behind every shadow, a glimmer of light,
For victory rises because of the fight.
I press on through pain, though my strength feels undone,
And drink from the cup that must still be won.

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Life can be cruel—this much is true,
Yet seasons of sorrow will fade into new.
One moment in time, a gift heaven-given:
The day grace found me, the day I was forgiven.

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Now memories linger, more real than before,
My heart sees their face through an unseen door.
With joy, knowing they rest in the presence of God—
Yet aching they’re gone… a sorrow so odd.

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So life carries on with a deeper, new aim;
Not shallow or fleeting, but steady in flame.
For I owe a life to the love you once gave—
I’ll live it with purpose, both strong and brave.