I strayed from home
I sought relieve
I pleaded my cause
upon deaf ears it fell
I strolled to the river
I spoke with her
she was calm
she was kind
she listened to my pleas
at last I found a friend
she was near
if you need a friend
she is here
my joy indeed
my peace within
my sweet comfort
Maureen Alikor
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/joy-within/
