One thousand gifts

She looked at life through tear-filled eyes
Always standing a little farther back 
How come life could be such a painful trial?
When would joy in life come back?
The deep pain of loss would never leave her
Memories always stole away her peace
The blood upon the gravel; the piercing screams
So much sadness for one so young to bear
Sadness seemed to follow her everywhere
The little boys taken way to soon...
The pain within her soul: no-one could ease
Until, many years down the track
Jesus answered her tears with love
Finally she found thanksgiving in release...

Book- One thousand Gifts...by Ann Voskamp
Words- deep, piercing, soul, thanksgiving, peace