Doing for others,
before doing for self,
taking the chance,
before getting the wealth.

Believing that good things,
will happen in time,
if one gives enough
in heart, and in mind

Then fate comes along,
and deals its blow,
the pain that is felt,
only few really know.

Is it part of the grand
'master plan'?
that good hearts will suffer,
as much as they can?

Strength is the gift,
that these blows tend to bring,
meant to prepare
the strong hearts to sing.

When, in time, will come
a joy to behold,
a reason to celebrate,
a chance to be bold.

But until then,
we wait, and we pray,
for a painful release
to this miserable day.

written July 25, 1997 by..."HOT"