Courage to Dream Again by Susan Y Nikitenko

			Angels spread their wings; To keep the snow from falling. But the chilling winds; Announce that winters calling. The leaves have fluttered; And tossed they swirl gently down. While in the distance; Geese call that familiar sound. Sadness fills a heart; When it seems a dream has failed. When all leaves of hope; Are gone and losses bewailed. Sometimes dreams will die; And sorrows bring the tears. But trusting Jesus; Relieves a heart chilled with cares. God is in control; Of both winter and the spring. Of the Autumn rains; And heartaches transforming sting. We must die to self; For God's purpose shall prevail. He works for our good; though we are sinful and frail. Cold winds fill the sky; Nature builds a warm embrace. A place of comfort; A sheltering hiding place. Where do we find warmth; In the bitter rains of loss? Jesus is that place; Of comfort, He bares our cross. Though heartache will come; Though winter winds whip and whirl. And our soul cries out; As we witness a dreams burial. Remember the Spring; Where new dreams and hopes are born. Miracles of grace; Arising from the fallen corn. Seeds, of Truth and Life; Tended with the Fathers hand. Watered with His love; Brings courage to dream again.  Susan Y Nikitenko