green smoke

that day may come My Child
when you cannot breathe
your eyes open on a hazy world
the struggle to see pains your head
I pray you push on My Child
past well-meant diversions
and barkers whose end is death
though your heart is drawn
I hope you lean in My Child
find the hidden Rock in the fog
let truth light each step
and in the end, still stand
I ache for you My Child
for the journey is not easy
even the best fall prey to doubt
yet pain can be a blessing
I know this will not last My Child
a brighter day is coming
you have but to trust and walk
My promises never fail
so when the way is dim My Child
remember Whose you are
wrap your arms around My love
the smoke will fade to victory