Smoke In The Eyes Poem by Michael P. Johnson

Upon a dream a tear fell
A dream of life and light
But what has now a child to tell
Through smoke impeded sight


As clouds of smoke caressed each thought
As light bowed down its face
What could reveal the true report?
Behind its mask of lace


Could beauty fill his aching heart?
Could love caress his soul?
Could Heaven joy this child impart?
Could ever peace, make whole?


As tears embraced what God would share
Pictures impaired through cloud
Fading the world beyond all care
Through silence’ foreboding shroud


Great tears cascaded to the earth
As smoke spiralled free
The Light of God brought second birth
Through faith on bended knee


The child embraced Christ’s wondrous light
Dismissed the smoky gloom
Despair had lost to joy the fight
Once love had filled the room


Love’s joyous song rang loud and clear
God’s light reigned firm and true
The child now free of worldly fear
Revealed his eyes of blue


Now shining bright through grace and love
Through gratitude and joy
Gazing through faith to Christ above
Stands now a brand new boy.