My father's flash of light <br /> Was visible and bright, <br /> But he closed his eyes <br /> For brighter skies— <br /> Without a starless night. <br /> Before his flash of light <br /> Went out to star the night, <br /> With open eyes <br /> He saw the skies— <br /> The heavens clear and bright.<br /><br />George Lewis Walker<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-father-s-flash-of-light/
