He stands amid the storm, a mighty rock; His long hair blows about, the demons mock His entry to their kingdom, and despair.

Then came a battle over a fine tooth comb among the ladies who had lice in their hair; this ended at forty-five shillings amid tears and despair.

Yet your fabrication came two hundred years after the Golden Age collapsed amid riots, terrorism, and despair.

There were glimmers of hope amid last week's despair.

The series struggled finanically and after obtaining an eleventh hour reprieve from sponsors for the 2012 season, the race officially folded amid significant finacial despair on April 19, 2013.

Amid the Uzi gunfire, bloodshed and despair, there is also unexpected humor, hope and a love story.

Ignoring swollen knuckles and enduring endless workouts, they strive to find a way out, to gain respect and success amid the poverty and despair of the ghetto.

Sam knew what he meant, but seeking for some encourage- ment amid despair he answered: 'Well, Mr Frodo, why not lighten the load a bit.

A few, amid deep despair, turned to the New York Mets.