The pain in my heart is unbearable So I close my eyes and say, "Dear God, I'm placing my life in your hands Right now, right here, today." The fear in my heart consumes me. I feel I'd rather run and hide . . . So I close my eyes and imagine I'm running into God's arms which are opened wide. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. If you are in the midst of any storm in your life and you feel lost and alone, this is a must read. It will prove that you are not alone and it will show you how Stephanie used poetry as a therapeutic outlet. It will help others who are on a journey to find hope beyond the storms and obtain true peace. Hope Beyond the Storms is a memoir of poems and scriptures which are included in the book, Poetic Storms: My Journey Toward Peace.