Out of this wasteland hue

Out of this wasteland hue
And into the marvelous dew
Come taste and see
The glory of this mystery

Of wells without end
Where thy waters
Deep and clear
Come without fear

For here lies
A wealth and plenty
Of rest where
The soul is blest

To roll upon
Thy rolling hills
To dive into
Thy delightful drink

Tis more than minds
May yearn to think
For all wonders
Here are known

That for which
All life has longed
At last has here
Dawned

-Joshua Lee Foist

Upon this day of road blocks

Upon this day of road blocks
And oft temptations to
Throw it all away

My thoughts do drift
And still my heart
Though cold within

It knows no sin
Can do away with
Out the prayer

Upon these
Tightened lips
Must release

"Lord grant me
A little peace
Amidst this"

For troubles come
And multiply
For those who try

To trust and rely
Upon that which
Is true

And only remains
Steadfast
Beyond the worries

And complaining
And the idle
Hours

That oft elude
The day
By day

Here in these
Hoursome
Idleties

Grant me
The ability
To remain

Steadfast
And thankful
Despite

The raging
Downpour
Of depravity

Hope still
Remains
Somewhere

Amidst the
Window
Panes

-Joshua Lee Foist