Smoke In the Eye
Smoke came in on the wind
a hazy glaze hung in the air
making all appear like fog
or some might call it smog
the nostrils pinched
the throat felt sore
and a cough always near
irritating the lungs
making the eyes red
all hoping the fires die
and a smoke free sky.
Copyright © Phyllis Babcock | Year Posted 2021
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