After the Storm

He only whispered, Trust.

The storm came swift and unforeseen 
And beat upon the house. 
Shuddering heart and shaking knees 
Before the power bowed. 

And as the wind went sweeping through, 
The walls were all destroyed. 
Your baseless hopes were shattered too, 
And all your strength was void. 

You cast yourself upon the ground 
And wept there in the dust. 
In mercy, here the L…