The skies may be dark and the earth may be cold,

But the smile on my face stays put.

The winds may churn up a storm while the oceans overflow,

But I refuse to give up hope.

The clouds may engulf the horizon in my view,

Leaving nothing in their wake but swirls of black and grey.

But I laugh as they approach because

They can’t rob me of my thoughts.

The entire world may be coming to an end,

But it my world, there’s love –

– and that’s always my beginning.