Gloom Abandoned Poem by Michael P. Johnson

I asked why would Salvation call
Whilst still in filth and shame
Whilst full of pride whilst walking tall
Despising Jesus’ name


For no great deed I could have done
Nor any righteous song
By grace alone God sent His Son
To whom I’d now belong


God saw my filth my deep despair
Serving at Satan’s throne
Yet Jesus took my every care
And brought sweet bliss unknown


Tears soon dried that flowed in streams
Sweet joy caressed my face
As peace beyond my wildest dreams
Came sadness to replace


On humble knees with contrite heart
With all found now within
I thanked my God for life’s new start
For purging free of sin


A smile took shape where once a frown
As gloom made way to Light
As doubt filled walls were broken down
And selfish deeds took flight


Revived, my soul began to sing
I danced Salvation’s tune
Feeling my heart would soon take wing
Above my world of ruin


Above the ashes left behind
Above the rags much worn
I lift these eyes that once were blind
To God and life’s new dawn …